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!

To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"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?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
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.
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
"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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(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?
"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.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is pictured 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.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
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.
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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that 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?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?