NATE Gas Heating Exam Questions and
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Since 1992, the United States Department of Energy has required that all furnaces sold and
installed from that date on must have an AFUE of no less than:
A: 70%
B: 75%
C: 78%
D: 80% ✔✔C: 78%
Many pre-1992 furnaces have efficiencies around _______.
A: 10%
B: 40%
,C: 60%
D: 80% ✔✔C: 60%
Today, furnaces with AFUE ratings greater than _____ are available.
A: 85%
B: 90%
C: 100%
D: 110% ✔✔B: 90%
A thermocouple is used with:
A: Intermittent pilot systems
, B: Direct spark ignition systems
C: Glow coil ignition systems
D: Standing pilot ignition systems ✔✔D: Standing pilot ignition systems
The purpose of the gas pressure regulator is to:
A: Keep the color of the flame constant
B: Keep the high limit switch from tripping
C: Maintain a constant gas pressure at the burner
D: Allow the gas valve to operate smoothly and accurately ✔✔C: Maintain a constant gas
pressure at the burner
Answers Already Passed
Since 1992, the United States Department of Energy has required that all furnaces sold and
installed from that date on must have an AFUE of no less than:
A: 70%
B: 75%
C: 78%
D: 80% ✔✔C: 78%
Many pre-1992 furnaces have efficiencies around _______.
A: 10%
B: 40%
,C: 60%
D: 80% ✔✔C: 60%
Today, furnaces with AFUE ratings greater than _____ are available.
A: 85%
B: 90%
C: 100%
D: 110% ✔✔B: 90%
A thermocouple is used with:
A: Intermittent pilot systems
, B: Direct spark ignition systems
C: Glow coil ignition systems
D: Standing pilot ignition systems ✔✔D: Standing pilot ignition systems
The purpose of the gas pressure regulator is to:
A: Keep the color of the flame constant
B: Keep the high limit switch from tripping
C: Maintain a constant gas pressure at the burner
D: Allow the gas valve to operate smoothly and accurately ✔✔C: Maintain a constant gas
pressure at the burner
