Gas and Oil Heating Exam

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HVAC Quiz on Gas and Oil Heating Exam, created by David Brown on 16/07/2018.
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Question 1

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in a modern gas furnace, the component that separates the combustion gases from the supply air is the __________.
Answer
  • gas valve
  • heat exchanger
  • inducer fan
  • plenum box

Question 2

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what type of furnace moves warm air through the conditioned space without a fan?
Answer
  • gravity
  • horizontal
  • lowboy
  • upflow

Question 3

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furnace heat exchangers generally are made of ___________.
Answer
  • ceramic
  • copper
  • plastic
  • steel

Question 4

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what does AFUE stand for?
Answer
  • actual fuel usage efficiency
  • annual fuel utilization efficiency
  • annual furnace usage equivalency
  • approved fuel usage estimate

Question 5

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the main purpose of a secondary heat exchanger is to _________.
Answer
  • evaporate the flue gases
  • provide a backup containment
  • remove additional heat from the flue gases
  • reverse the primary air flow

Question 6

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which gas commonly used as a fuel in gas furnaces is heavier than air?
Answer
  • butane
  • isobutene
  • methane
  • propane

Question 7

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which grade of fuel oil is commonly used in residential furnaces
Answer
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Question 8

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how many cubic feet of air are needed to burn 1 ft3 of natural gas
Answer
  • 6
  • 10
  • 18
  • 24

Question 9

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how many cubic feet of air are needed to burn 1 ft3 of propane
Answer
  • 6
  • 10
  • 18
  • 24

Question 10

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what is the approximate heat content of 1 ft3 of natural gas?
Answer
  • 500 btu
  • 800 btu
  • 1050 btu
  • 2500 btu

Question 11

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what is the approximate heat content of 1 ft3 of propane
Answer
  • 500 btu
  • 800 btu
  • 1050 btu
  • 2500 btu

Question 12

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what is the approximate heat content of one gallon of No.2 fuel oil?
Answer
  • 75,000 to 90,000 btu
  • 95,000 to 135,000 btu
  • 137,000 to 142,000 btu
  • 145,000 to 170,000 btu

Question 13

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what is a typical manifold pressure for a natural gas furnace?
Answer
  • 3.5 in w.c.
  • 11 in w.c.
  • 2 psi
  • 5 psi

Question 14

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what is the typical atmospheric manifold pressure for a propane furnace?
Answer
  • 3.5 in w.c.
  • 11 in w.c.
  • 2 psi
  • 5 psi

Question 15

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what type of furnace is commonly installed in a closet with underfloor supply ducts?
Answer
  • downflow
  • horizontal
  • lowboy
  • upflow

Question 16

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which of the following is required for combustion?
Answer
  • fuel
  • heat
  • oxygen
  • all of the above

Question 17

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which of the following is not a product of complete combustion?
Answer
  • carbon dioxide
  • carbon monoxide
  • heat
  • water

Question 18

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an unconfined space (in terms of furnace installation) is defined as a space with a volume equal to or greater than _______ per 1,000 btu of input rating
Answer
  • 25 ft3
  • 50 ft3
  • 75 ft3
  • 100 ft3

Question 19

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combustion air may be added to a confined space by a duct to the outside, sized on an input of 1 in2 per __________.
Answer
  • 1000 btu
  • 2000 btu
  • 4000 btu
  • 5000 btu

Question 20

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what type of burners are commonly used with induced-draft gas furnaces?
Answer
  • gun style
  • pot style
  • ribbon
  • inshot

Question 21

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what is the typical color of a properly burning gas flame?
Answer
  • blue
  • orange
  • red
  • yellow

Question 22

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in a gas furnace, primary combustion air is introduced in the ________.
Answer
  • burner prior to ignition
  • burner after ignition
  • gas line
  • heat exchanger

Question 23

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a "dumbbell" style CO2 tester ___________.
Answer
  • contains a test fluid that absorbs CO2
  • measures CO2 in parts per million
  • provides a digital readout
  • requires a power supply

Question 24

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useful heat output, expressed as a percentage of the total burner input, is known as the ________ of a gas furnace.
Answer
  • combustion efficiency
  • fuel efficiency
  • heat exchanger performance factor
  • heating coerfficient

Question 25

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which type of ignition system uses a thermocouple?
Answer
  • direct ignition
  • hot surface
  • intermittent ignition
  • standing pilot

Question 26

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the blower in a standing pilot furnace is generally started by a(n) __________.
Answer
  • differential pressure switch
  • ignition module
  • temperature switch
  • time-delay relay

Question 27

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a furnace with an induced draft fan uses a ________. to prove air flow
Answer
  • high pressure switch
  • lower pressure switch
  • pressure differential switch
  • sail switch

Question 28

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flame rectification proves flame by creating a signal in response to a ________.
Answer
  • change in resistance
  • current conducted in one direction through the flame
  • temperature activated switch
  • voltage produced by the flame

Question 29

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when the output of a furnace matches the heat loss or heat gain of the conditioned space, the system is said to be at its
Answer
  • balanced point
  • design temperature
  • full-load condition
  • reference point

Question 30

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residential load calculations should be completed according to ACCA's
Answer
  • manual D
  • Manual J
  • Manual N
  • Manual P

Question 31

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when furnaces are installed in attics or crawl spaces, special care must be taken to__________.
Answer
  • distribute weight properly
  • insulate the ductwork
  • protect water lines from freezing
  • all of the above

Question 32

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which of the following is true of low voltage control wiring.
Answer
  • it is exempt from NEC requirments
  • it may not be run in the same conduit as line voltage
  • it may not exceed 100ft in length
  • it must be ran in metal conduit

Question 33

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what is the maximum pressure that can be supplied to most natural gas furnaces?
Answer
  • 3.5 in W.C.
  • 14 in W.C.
  • 2 psi
  • 5 psi

Question 34

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the sensor of an electronic leak detector can be affected by ________. which may cause the instrument to give a false indication of a gas leak
Answer
  • cutting oil
  • moisture
  • pipe sealant
  • teflon tape

Question 35

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what is the minimum diameter for condensate drain pipe
Answer
  • 1/2 in
  • 3/4 in
  • 1 in
  • 1 1/4 in

Question 36

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generally speaking a residential thermostat should be mounted _________.
Answer
  • approximately 5 ft off the floor
  • in the kitchen
  • near a supply register
  • on an exterior wall

Question 37

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which is the proper terminal for heating on most thermostats
Answer
  • C
  • G
  • W
  • Y
  • B
  • H

Question 38

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on an auto changeover thermostat, the difference between heating and cooling setpoints (that keeps the equipment cycling back and forth between heating and cooling) is know as the ________.
Answer
  • deadband
  • droop
  • offset
  • throttling range

Question 39

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in order to prevent condensation from forming in the heat exchanger, the cooling coil should always be mounted ________.
Answer
  • from behind :-)
  • before the heat exchanger
  • below the heat exchanger
  • downstream from the heat exchanger
  • upstream from the heat exchanger

Question 40

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in the summer months, the damper on the bypass humidifier should be _________.
Answer
  • fully closed
  • fully open
  • partially open
  • removed

Question 41

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which of the following is NOT true of a residential zoned system
Answer
  • each zone has its own temperature control
  • there can be no more then four zones
  • zoned units may use a by pass damper to pass excess supply air back into return air
  • zoned units may use a dump damper to pass excess supply air to a non-critical area

Question 42

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a type of equipment that transfers both latent and sensible heat from the exhaust air to the supply air is know as a(n) ________.
Answer
  • economizer
  • energy recovery ventilator
  • fresh air intake
  • heat recovery ventilator

Question 43

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a standing pilot furnace with an atmospheric burner is an example of a __________ gas appliance
Answer
  • category I
  • category II
  • category III
  • category IV

Question 44

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a high efficiency condensing furnace is an example of a _________ gas appliance
Answer
  • category I
  • category II
  • Category III
  • category IV

Question 45

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burning of 1 ft3 of natural gas produces __________ of flue gas
Answer
  • 1 ft3
  • 2 ft3
  • 10 ft3
  • 11 ft3

Question 46

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which of the following affects the venting force in a gravity venting system
Answer
  • the height of the chimney
  • the percentage of CO2 in the flue gas
  • the type of fuel used
  • the type of fuel pipe used

Question 47

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a fan is used to pull flue gases through the combustion chamber in a(n) _________ vent system.
Answer
  • forced draft
  • gravity
  • induced draft
  • natural draft

Question 48

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how far above the peak of the roof should the chimney extend
Answer
  • 1 ft
  • 2 ft
  • 3 ft
  • 4 ft

Question 49

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a horizontal flue vent must have an upward slope of at least _________ per foot of length.
Answer
  • 1/8 in
  • 1/4 in
  • 1/2 in
  • 1 in

Question 50

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problems related to a shortage or contamination of combustion air are eliminated in a(n) vent system
Answer
  • direct
  • forced draft
  • gravity
  • induced draft

Question 51

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when can a masonry chimney be used to vent category IV appliances?
Answer
  • when it is existing chimney
  • when it is no more that one story tall
  • when it is used as a common vent along with a category I appliance
  • Never

Question 52

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category IV furnaces are commonly vented with what type of material
Answer
  • single wall metal
  • double wall class B
  • masonry
  • PVC pine

Question 53

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when does a category IV vent pipe require insulation?
Answer
  • always
  • never
  • only when the vent pipe runs outdoors
  • when the length of the vent pipe running through an unconditioned space exceeds the length listed in the manufacturers tables.

Question 54

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category IV equipment required a condensate drain. a trap must be installed in the drain line to _________.
Answer
  • break the vacuum allowing water to drain
  • keep water from draining to quickly
  • prevent water from freezing
  • provide a seal that prevents the leakage of flue gas
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