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THE OFFICIAL CSIA EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
Draft is the force or pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the
venting system: true or false? - correct-answer -True
The ideal lift is to ____. - correct-answer -lift with your legs and keep your back
straight
Draft is ____________. - correct-answer -the pressure difference between the
inside and the outside of the venting system
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NFPA 211 recommends chimney flues should be inspected _____________
and_______________. - correct-answer -annually, upon a real estate transfer
Two major factors that effect draft are ____________ and ____________. -
correct-answer -temperature differential and chimney height
Which of the following is not a factor of combustion efficiency? - correct-answer -
(time, wind speed, turbulence, temperature)
answer: wind speed
Rabies is not carried by ____________. - correct-answer -birds
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Which species carries histoplasmosis? - correct-answer -birds
Which animal is known for roundworm? - correct-answer -raccoons
Of the following, which is NOT a step of a sweep?
Inspecting
Turn all gas appliances to off position
Customer Review
Inside Preparation - correct-answer -Turn all gas appliances to off position
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What is the proper class for an fire extinguisher that is used for flammable
liquids,grease,and oil. - correct-answer -Class B
The area of a fireplace chimney flue cannot be greater than twice the area of the
woodstove appliance outlet on an exterior chimney: true or false? - correct-
answer -True
Cleaning the smoke shelf is not always necessary, unless there is a fireplace insert
installed: true or false? - correct-answer -False
A 24 gauge sheet metal panel with 1-inch airspace will reduce clearance to
combustibles by(when used as a wall protector) _________-. - correct-answer -
66%
THE OFFICIAL CSIA EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
Draft is the force or pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the
venting system: true or false? - correct-answer -True
The ideal lift is to ____. - correct-answer -lift with your legs and keep your back
straight
Draft is ____________. - correct-answer -the pressure difference between the
inside and the outside of the venting system
,2|Page
NFPA 211 recommends chimney flues should be inspected _____________
and_______________. - correct-answer -annually, upon a real estate transfer
Two major factors that effect draft are ____________ and ____________. -
correct-answer -temperature differential and chimney height
Which of the following is not a factor of combustion efficiency? - correct-answer -
(time, wind speed, turbulence, temperature)
answer: wind speed
Rabies is not carried by ____________. - correct-answer -birds
,3|Page
Which species carries histoplasmosis? - correct-answer -birds
Which animal is known for roundworm? - correct-answer -raccoons
Of the following, which is NOT a step of a sweep?
Inspecting
Turn all gas appliances to off position
Customer Review
Inside Preparation - correct-answer -Turn all gas appliances to off position
, 4|Page
What is the proper class for an fire extinguisher that is used for flammable
liquids,grease,and oil. - correct-answer -Class B
The area of a fireplace chimney flue cannot be greater than twice the area of the
woodstove appliance outlet on an exterior chimney: true or false? - correct-
answer -True
Cleaning the smoke shelf is not always necessary, unless there is a fireplace insert
installed: true or false? - correct-answer -False
A 24 gauge sheet metal panel with 1-inch airspace will reduce clearance to
combustibles by(when used as a wall protector) _________-. - correct-answer -
66%
