TSSA Exam Study Questions and
Answers
The diameter of a drip or dirt pocket shall be equal to the diameter of the piping or
tubing that it serves, or - Answer-2 inches (50mm)
A residential central forced air gas furnace heating system works on the principle of
drawing - Answer-cold air from central area of the house, forcing this air across a heat
exchanger and back into the house
What should a fuel technician do when a new piece of equipment is introduced for use -
Answer-Get a copy of the user manual and read it before using the equipment
What does OHSA stand for - Answer-Occupational Health and safety act
What type of fastener is used to join two electrical conductors - Answer-Wire nut
The fastener used to connect a drain hose to a fan coil unit is - Answer-a gear clamp
Shot for powder activated guns must be stored - Answer-in a dry, secure location
On a roof with a 12/12 pitch and no obstructions, the minimum vent height for a natural
gas fired appliance is - Answer-4 feet
on a roof with a 10/12 pitch and a wall 4 feet high and 6 feet away from the vent
opening, what is the minimum vent height for a category one propane-fired appliance -
Answer-6 feet
The B149.1 Code is used to determine - Answer-requirements for installing gas
appliances
If a 1/2 cubic foot test dial makes one complete revolution in 18 seconds, the input is -
Answer-100, 000 BTUH 3600x0.5 / .8 x 1000
Which of the following lists best describes the key safety categories which should be
considered by a fuel technician in ontario - Answer-Personal Safety, Tools, Equipment,
safety of others, site, OHSA, Ontario fuel codes
What is the volume of a room measuring 16 x 12 x 7 - Answer-1344
Answers
The diameter of a drip or dirt pocket shall be equal to the diameter of the piping or
tubing that it serves, or - Answer-2 inches (50mm)
A residential central forced air gas furnace heating system works on the principle of
drawing - Answer-cold air from central area of the house, forcing this air across a heat
exchanger and back into the house
What should a fuel technician do when a new piece of equipment is introduced for use -
Answer-Get a copy of the user manual and read it before using the equipment
What does OHSA stand for - Answer-Occupational Health and safety act
What type of fastener is used to join two electrical conductors - Answer-Wire nut
The fastener used to connect a drain hose to a fan coil unit is - Answer-a gear clamp
Shot for powder activated guns must be stored - Answer-in a dry, secure location
On a roof with a 12/12 pitch and no obstructions, the minimum vent height for a natural
gas fired appliance is - Answer-4 feet
on a roof with a 10/12 pitch and a wall 4 feet high and 6 feet away from the vent
opening, what is the minimum vent height for a category one propane-fired appliance -
Answer-6 feet
The B149.1 Code is used to determine - Answer-requirements for installing gas
appliances
If a 1/2 cubic foot test dial makes one complete revolution in 18 seconds, the input is -
Answer-100, 000 BTUH 3600x0.5 / .8 x 1000
Which of the following lists best describes the key safety categories which should be
considered by a fuel technician in ontario - Answer-Personal Safety, Tools, Equipment,
safety of others, site, OHSA, Ontario fuel codes
What is the volume of a room measuring 16 x 12 x 7 - Answer-1344
