Propane has many advantages as a fuel source, including: Correct Answer: A. It
burns slowly because of its low pump-octane
B. It is stationary and non-portable
C. It is a clean-burning, non-toxic fuel
D. It leaves a high-residue as it burns
If a service technician is asked to perform a task that he or she is not fully trained
or qualified for, the best action is to: Correct Answer: A. Say nothing, gather up
his or her tools and supplies, and quietly leave the site
B. Attempt to perform the task to the best of his or her abilities
C. Promise the customer that he or she will return once trained.
D. Tell the customer that he or she cannot perform the task, but will work on
getting a technician who can
Propane differs form butane in which of the following ways? Correct Answer: A.
Propane vaporizes at temperatures above -44 F; butane vaporizes above 32 F
B. A gallon of propane is heavier than a gallon of butane
C. Propane has a lower vapor pressure than butane when the liquid us at the same
temperature
D. When burned, propane produces more heat than an equal amount of butane
Propane vapor is: Correct Answer: A. Lighter than air
B. The same as air
C. Heavier than air.
D. The same as natural gas
Liquid propane is: Correct Answer: A. Light than water
B. The same as water
C. Heavier than water
D. Stable in water
When room-temperature propane is released into the air, it immediately: Correct
Answer: A. Contracts
B. Vaporizes
C. Condenses
D. Freezes
, The term for the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of
water 1 F is called a : Correct Answer: A. CFT
B. PHD
C. CPR
D. BTU
While in a closed container, propane must be under _____ while at room
temperature to keep it in liquid form. Correct Answer: A. Pressure
B. Heater
C. Ventilator
D. Equalizer
Gas warning agents (odorants) are added to propane to: Correct Answer: A. Make
the gas last longer
B. Make the gas detectable if it leaks into the air
C. Add a pleasant smell to the burning fuel
D. Make the has more reactive and cimbustible
Propane odorants are: Correct Answer: A. Pleasant-smelling and barely detectable
B. Bitter-smelling and corrosive
C. Distinctive smelling and nontoxic
D. Non-burning and colorful
An effective way to prevent odorant fade in new containers, or in those that have
been open to the atmosphere is to: Correct Answer: A. Open valves on containers
in storage
B. Purge containers and keep them pressurized until installed
C. Remove odorant from containers in use
D. Increase the water content in contrainers
A customer calls in to report a strong smell of gas at the site. A proper response for
the employee to give the customer would be to: Correct Answer: A. Schedule an
appointment for a technician to come and check it out
B. Purchase a gas detector and monitor the readings
C> Ask the neighbors if they can also smell the gas
D. Evacuate the structure and keep a safe distance away
The three ingredients necessary for combustion are: Correct Answer: A. Nitrogen,
pressure, and heat