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!

Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
What tool is in the picture below?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
There are several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
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.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
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.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
"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
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Fabricators and designers have been using the various lines to convey information in their drawings, which is called the "alphabet of lines". Which of the terms below best describes the line labeled "B" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?