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!

(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
"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?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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 of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
"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.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
What tool is pictured below?
"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?
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?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
What tool is pictured below?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
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?
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.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
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.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?