Advance your career with help from our practice exams

Plumber: FIRST PERIOD

A randomized 100 question test from a pool of 898 questions, good luck!

Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Position designations for groove and fillet test welds include numbers and letters. The number dictates a particular position, while the letter dictates a particular position. Choose the best combination of letters and numbers below to identify the weld position and type shown in the picture below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
Position designations for groove and fillet test welds include numbers and letters. The number dictates a particular position, while the letter dictates a particular position. Choose the best combination of letters and numbers below to identify the weld position and type shown in the picture below.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?