Are you Getting Ready for a CSA Assessment?
The following information will help prepare an individual for a test. Please share this information with the participants taking the test. This is important information which may help them pass the test the first time.
Screen shots and overview of CSA testing screens and participant dashboard. Based on major enhancements implemented March 24, 2008. Please review this material and share it with the individuals taking the test. It may help them pass the test.
UFM Sample questions to help participants prepare for UFM2 and UFM4 exams. Fire alarm sample tests are included in the Assessment Overview Manual.
Review our Assessment Overview Manual for updated information. This document includes some study material, sample questions, process overview, and more. It is formatted for double-sided printing.
Download CPVC Installation Manual (required for sprinkler assessments) Print this manual and take it with you to assessment, or obtain a pocket size copy from your local CPVC sprinkler representative.
CSA Kitchen Hood Design Manual - REVISED 9-18-08. This manual is required for those taking our kitchen hood assessment. It is still being expanded, so check back within two weeks before your scheduled assessment for any changes. The Commercial Hood Install and Service test also includes questions from NFPA 17A and NFPA 96.
To access a participants Dash Board and view information about past assessments (taken since 3/24/08), click here. Please make sure you have reviewed instructions here on how to use this feature. From your Dash Board you can also see which tests you are currently scheduled for, how much time will be on the test, and how many questions will be on the test. Please allow 2-3 days for this information to be updated after you have requested a new test.
Code editions used on tests: (We try to develop questions that will apply to the last two editions of a code. However, some items may be critical and thus we will need to incorporate questions based on the newest codes or recent changes. We will try to point out such questions within a test such as "Based on the 2007 edition ...".
| NFPA 13 = 2007 | NFPA 20 = 2007 | NFPA 72 = 2007 | NFPA 10 = 2007 |
| NFPA 13R = 2007 | NFPA 24 = 2007 | NFPA 70 = 2005 | |
| NFPA 13D = 2007 | NFPA 25 = 2002 | NFPA 17A = 2002 | |
| NFPA 14 = 2007 | IBC/IFC = 2006 | NFPA 96 = 2004 |
Renewing Your Qualification - If your current qualification is about to expire you will need to re-take the assessment to renew your qualification. Follow the links to Schedule Assessment. We no longer use drivers license numbers. If you have not received your new participant number beginning with CA#######, please email or call us to request your new CA number and PIN. These will be necessary to request a new test. The CA number is not the same as your CSA ID card number.
Select The jurisdiction where you will be taking the assessment for specific information that may help you select and prepare for an assessment.
Nationally Proctored Test at an ACT, Inc. Center
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Some specific information for select jurisdictions based on old procedures
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