CSIA Final Exam Version 1 Questions
And Answers, Questions with Solutions
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Q1. At a minimum how much higher does a chimney need to be than any point
within 10 feet of the chimney?
A) 12 inches
B) 24 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 48 inches
• ANSWER- B) 24 inches
Q2. OSHA requires that a ladder extend ______ inches above the point of contact
with the roof.
A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48
• ANSWER- C) 36
Q3. The three types of heat transfer are:
A) conduction, latent and radiation
B) radiation, convection, and sensible
C) sensible, radiant, and thermal
D) radiation, conduction, and convection
• ANSWER- D) radiation, conduction, and convection
Q4. During a Level I inspection you would not be expected to make a note of ____
in your report.
A) broken appliance parts
B) evidence of a smoking fireplace
C) lack of a fire stop
D) inadequate floor protection
, • ANSWER- C) lack of a fire stop
Q5. The type of inspection performed shall be based on the:
A) circumstances that give rise to the inspection
B) date of construction
C) degree of access required to complete the inspection
D) inspector's analysis of the fuel supply
• ANSWER- A) circumstances that give rise to the inspection
Q6. Ideal location for chimneys venting systems is:
A) outside the building envelope
B) inside the building envelope
C) behind the building
D) on an exterior wall
• ANSWER- B) inside the building envelope
Q7. According to NFPA 211 a qualified agency is defined as:
A) someone who has experience in the connection, inspection and repair of heat
producing appliances
B) someone that is licensed by the state in which he or she is conducting business
C) someone that is a certified chimney sweep by CSIA and has at least 10 years of
actual experience
D) none of the above
• ANSWER- A) someone who has experience in the connection inspection
and repair of heat producing appliances
Q8. Most fireplace system odors occur in:
A) colder months
B) higher altitudes
C) larger chimneys
D) summer months
• ANSWER- D) summer months
Q9. What is one hazard to the technician inherent to using a rotary sweeping
system?
A) entanglement in spinning rods or tools
B) increase chance of contracting histoplasmosis
,C) more time climbing
D) increased exposure to cancer-causing aromatic hydrocarbons
• ANSWER- A) entanglement in spinning rods or tools
Q10. Chimney downdrafts are accelerated in which of the following conditions?
A) warmer weather
B) higher humidity in the home
C) lower humidity in the home
D) higher barometric pressure in the home
• ANSWER- C) lower humidity in the home
Q11. Which of the following may cause premature deterioration of a masonry
chimney flue liner?
A) a modern oil fired appliance, installed in an exterior wall chimney with oversize
flue tile liner
B) a gas appliance vented into a masonry chimney without a liner
C) burning unseasoned wood in a fireplace
D) all of the above
• ANSWER- D) all of the above
Q12. NFPA 211 requires that chimney liners for oil-fired appliances be:
A) clay tile only
B) metal only
C) listed and installed per manufacturer's instructions
D) field constructed of refractory concrete
• ANSWER- C) listed and installed per manufacturer's instructions
Q13. The minimum required clearance between a single-wall metal chimney and
combustible material is:
A) 1 inch
B) 6 inches
C) 12 inches
D) 18 inches
• ANSWER- D) 18 inches
Q14. When inspecting a factory-built chimney, you should look for:
A) proper support at each floor
, B) listed chimney caps
C) minimum air space clearance
D) all of the above
• ANSWER- D) all of the above
Q15. A Level II inspection includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) inspection of the interior of flues by video scan
B) inspection of attics, crawlspaces and accessible areas
C) destructive testing of masonry
D) verification of clearances
• ANSWER- C) destructive testing of masonry
Q16. The primary purpose of a chimney cap is to:
A) keep birds and animals out
B) prevent water entry
C) improve draft
D) reduce creosote
• ANSWER- B) prevent water entry
Q17. Creosote is a byproduct of:
A) complete combustion
B) incomplete combustion of wood
C) burning natural gas
D) burning coal
• ANSWER- B) incomplete combustion of wood
Q18. The most dangerous type of creosote is:
A) first degree – powdery and flaky
B) second degree – hard and brittle
C) third degree – tar-like and shiny (glazed)
D) all are equally dangerous
• ANSWER- C) third degree – tar-like and shiny (glazed)
Q19. A chimney serving a wood-burning appliance should be cleaned when:
A) at the end of every heating season
B) there is 1/8 inch of creosote buildup
And Answers, Questions with Solutions
Newest 2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
Q1. At a minimum how much higher does a chimney need to be than any point
within 10 feet of the chimney?
A) 12 inches
B) 24 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 48 inches
• ANSWER- B) 24 inches
Q2. OSHA requires that a ladder extend ______ inches above the point of contact
with the roof.
A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48
• ANSWER- C) 36
Q3. The three types of heat transfer are:
A) conduction, latent and radiation
B) radiation, convection, and sensible
C) sensible, radiant, and thermal
D) radiation, conduction, and convection
• ANSWER- D) radiation, conduction, and convection
Q4. During a Level I inspection you would not be expected to make a note of ____
in your report.
A) broken appliance parts
B) evidence of a smoking fireplace
C) lack of a fire stop
D) inadequate floor protection
, • ANSWER- C) lack of a fire stop
Q5. The type of inspection performed shall be based on the:
A) circumstances that give rise to the inspection
B) date of construction
C) degree of access required to complete the inspection
D) inspector's analysis of the fuel supply
• ANSWER- A) circumstances that give rise to the inspection
Q6. Ideal location for chimneys venting systems is:
A) outside the building envelope
B) inside the building envelope
C) behind the building
D) on an exterior wall
• ANSWER- B) inside the building envelope
Q7. According to NFPA 211 a qualified agency is defined as:
A) someone who has experience in the connection, inspection and repair of heat
producing appliances
B) someone that is licensed by the state in which he or she is conducting business
C) someone that is a certified chimney sweep by CSIA and has at least 10 years of
actual experience
D) none of the above
• ANSWER- A) someone who has experience in the connection inspection
and repair of heat producing appliances
Q8. Most fireplace system odors occur in:
A) colder months
B) higher altitudes
C) larger chimneys
D) summer months
• ANSWER- D) summer months
Q9. What is one hazard to the technician inherent to using a rotary sweeping
system?
A) entanglement in spinning rods or tools
B) increase chance of contracting histoplasmosis
,C) more time climbing
D) increased exposure to cancer-causing aromatic hydrocarbons
• ANSWER- A) entanglement in spinning rods or tools
Q10. Chimney downdrafts are accelerated in which of the following conditions?
A) warmer weather
B) higher humidity in the home
C) lower humidity in the home
D) higher barometric pressure in the home
• ANSWER- C) lower humidity in the home
Q11. Which of the following may cause premature deterioration of a masonry
chimney flue liner?
A) a modern oil fired appliance, installed in an exterior wall chimney with oversize
flue tile liner
B) a gas appliance vented into a masonry chimney without a liner
C) burning unseasoned wood in a fireplace
D) all of the above
• ANSWER- D) all of the above
Q12. NFPA 211 requires that chimney liners for oil-fired appliances be:
A) clay tile only
B) metal only
C) listed and installed per manufacturer's instructions
D) field constructed of refractory concrete
• ANSWER- C) listed and installed per manufacturer's instructions
Q13. The minimum required clearance between a single-wall metal chimney and
combustible material is:
A) 1 inch
B) 6 inches
C) 12 inches
D) 18 inches
• ANSWER- D) 18 inches
Q14. When inspecting a factory-built chimney, you should look for:
A) proper support at each floor
, B) listed chimney caps
C) minimum air space clearance
D) all of the above
• ANSWER- D) all of the above
Q15. A Level II inspection includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) inspection of the interior of flues by video scan
B) inspection of attics, crawlspaces and accessible areas
C) destructive testing of masonry
D) verification of clearances
• ANSWER- C) destructive testing of masonry
Q16. The primary purpose of a chimney cap is to:
A) keep birds and animals out
B) prevent water entry
C) improve draft
D) reduce creosote
• ANSWER- B) prevent water entry
Q17. Creosote is a byproduct of:
A) complete combustion
B) incomplete combustion of wood
C) burning natural gas
D) burning coal
• ANSWER- B) incomplete combustion of wood
Q18. The most dangerous type of creosote is:
A) first degree – powdery and flaky
B) second degree – hard and brittle
C) third degree – tar-like and shiny (glazed)
D) all are equally dangerous
• ANSWER- C) third degree – tar-like and shiny (glazed)
Q19. A chimney serving a wood-burning appliance should be cleaned when:
A) at the end of every heating season
B) there is 1/8 inch of creosote buildup
