1) Which of the following piping materials cannot be used in gas piping systems?
A Steel
B Copper
C Lead
D Plastic
2) Indicate whether the given statement is true or false.
Steel or malleable iron fittings may be used with steel pipes.
a True
b False
3) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
You cannot use Type___copper tubing in gas systems (because its wall thickness is slightly less than that
of Type G tubing).
a K
b L
c M
4) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
All piping shall be sized
a To meet the volume and pressure requirements at the point of use
b To meet the pressure requirements at the point of use
c To meet the volume requirements at the point of use
d In accordance with the appliance manufacturer's installation manual
5) What is the maximum allowable pressure drop on a piping system that has a natural gas supply pressure
of 7 to 14 in w.c.?
a 0.5 in w.c.
b 1 in w.c.
c 50%
d Does not matter if the minimum pressure is achieved
6) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
Gas pressure requirements for an appliance shall be determined according to
A Pipe sizing tables
B Provincial regulations
C Either the appliance rating plate or the appliance manufacturer
D The gas utility
7) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
An extension of an existing piping or tubing system shall be sized
A To meet the load demand of the extended piping system
B To the requirements of Clause 6.3 of CSA B149.1
C To the requirements of Clause 5.2 of CSA Z662
D To the diameter of the supply pipe
8) What is the maximum pressure drop allowed on a piping system that has a natural gas supply pressure
less than 7 in w.c.?
A 0.5 in w.c.
B 1 in w.c.
C 1.5 in w.c.
D. 2 in w.c.
9) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
The volume of gas required to an appliance shall be determined by
A either the rating plate or the appliance manufacturer
B the size of the piping system the appliance is connected to
C provincial regulations
D Annex A in CSA B149.1
10) Indicate whether the given statement is true or false.
The ends of all piping must be reamed (Reaming= Cleaning and smoothing of piping).
A True
B False
11) What is the maximum spacing of supports for 1 in horizontal piping?
a) 12ft
b) 6ft
C) 8 ft
d) 16ft
12) What diameters of piping require welded joints?
a) Diameters NPS 2-1/2 and larger
b) Diameters NPS 4 and larger
C) Diameters NPS 2-1/4 and larger
d) Diameters NPS 4-1/2 and larger
13) May a copper joint be made with brazing material that has a melting temperature exceeding
1000°F (537 °C)?
A Yes
B No
14) During a period when a piping outlet to an appliance is not connected to the appliance, how shall it
be made tight?
A A piping outlet must always be connected to an appliance.
B By means of a plugged valve or either a cap or plug made of a material compatible with the piping
or tubing system.
15) Complete the following sentence:
A______is an area in a piping system that collects condensate and from which you
can remove the condensate.
A Drip pocket
B Dirt pocket
C Collection pocket
16) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
The minimum diameter of piping that can be installed underground is
A NPS ¼
B NPS ⅜
C NPS ½
D NPS ¾
17) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
The gas supply to an underground plastic pipe or tubing shall be controlled by a
A Shut-off valve situated above ground
B Regulator
C Gate valve located above ground
D Gas meter
18) Indicate whether the given statement is true or false.
A vented appliance may be connected with a hose.
A True
B False
19) Indicate whether the given statement is true (under certain conditions) or false.
A connector may be used to connect a mobile home.
A True (on condition that the mobile home is not on a permanent foundation)
B False
20) What are the pressure test requirements for a 250-ft (76-m) natural gas piping system with a working
pressure of 2 psig?
A 15 psig for 30 min
B 15 psig for 60 min
C 60 psig for 15 min
D 60 psig for 60 min
21) What are the minimum test requirements for all wrapped or factory-coated piping?
A 15 psig and 15 min
B 15 psig and 60 min
C 100 psig and 60 min
D 100 psig and within the time duration required by Table 6.3
22) Indicate whether the given statement is true or false.
Rooftop piping may be supported with treated wood blocks.
A True
B False
23) Indicate whether the given statement is true or false.
Plastic pipe may be used on a liquid propane system.
A True
B False
24) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
Piping less than NPS ½ may be used indoors _
A On a propane branch line if it is ¼ in and not exceeding 15 ft in length
B On a propane branch line if it is ⅜ in and not exceeding 25 ft in length
C Piping less than NPS ½ cannot be used indoors
D If it is schedule 80
25) Indicate whether the given statement is true (under certain conditions) or false.
Propane piping or tubing may be supported by other piping or tubing.
A True, provided that the piping is less than NPS ⅜ in
B False
26) What is the required diameter of a dirt pocket used on a propane system?
A The diameter shall be NPS 2 or equal to the diameter it serves, whichever is less
B The diameter shall be NPS 2 or equal to the diameter it serves whichever is greater
C The diameter shall be equal to the diameter of the pipe it serves
D The maximum size of a dirt pocket of a propane system is 1 in
27) Indicate whether the given statement is true (under certain conditions) or false.
A close nipple may be used on a propane piping system.
A True
B False
28) Complete the following sentence with the correct option.
When tubing runs horizontally across studs notched to accommodate the tubing, it must be protected
where it crosses each stud by a
A 12-gauge (USG) steel plate
B 14-gauge (USG) steel plate
C 16-gauge (USG) steel plate
D 18-gauge (USG) steel plate
29) What is the maximum interval that propane tubing can be run, without identification, inside a
residential occupancy?
A 3 ft
B 6 ft
C 12 ft
D 24 ft
30) Where must shut-off valves be positioned if propane piping or tubing is extended from one building
to another?
A At the exit of the first building
B At the point of entry to the second building
C One at the exit of the first building and another at the point of entry to the second building
D Shut-off valves are not required between buildings
31) What is the required test pressure of a propane piping system 50 ft long with a working pressure of
10 psig?
A 15 psig for 60 min
B 15 psig for 180 min
C 50 psig for 60 min
D 50 psig for 180 min
32) Indicate whether the given statement is true or false.
An individual shut-off valve is required for all propane appliances on a recreational vehicle.
A True
B False