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1
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Water tower are tall so that?

A

Enough pressure is generated from gravity to supply all the buildings in town

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What are the two types of water systems

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Public and private

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Property owner responsibility for repair costs start at the ____________________

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Curb stop

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In a closed system, all repair and maintenance cost are the property owners responsibility (true or false)

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True

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Pumps are used to generate pressure for water well (true or false)

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True

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The water supply line typically goes first to the _______________ before going to the rest of the house

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Water heater

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There are two pressure piping lines running to the fixtures in a building (true or false)

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True

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Hot and cold water is piped to every fixture in a building (true or false)

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False

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Drain pipes are the same size throughout a building (true or false)

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False

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Wastewater comes from __________________

A

Toilet

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High pressure is necessary for supply piping because ________________

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Gravity works against the flow of water

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Any pipes can be used for pressure piping (true or false)

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False

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Gravity works against the flow of DWV pipes (true or false)

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False

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Installing pipes on a slope means to ________________

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Install them so they gradually move downwards

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A vent stack is necessary ______________________

a. Because sewer gases are dangerous
b. Because sewer gases are smelly
c. To release the suction of trap water seals
d. All of these are correct

A

All of these are correct

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What tool are you most likely to find in the back pocket of a plumber?

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Groove joint pliers

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Groove joint pliers require you to ____________ and _____________ the tool when working on a pipe or fitting

A

Grip and rotate

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Locking pliers work well in situations where you need to “back up” a fitting (true or false)

A

True

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Care should be taken when using an adjustable wrench to prevent _______________

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Slipping

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The tall blade on a pvc saw enables it to cut ______________

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Straight

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Hack saw blades designed to cut metal will have ________________ tpi

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20-24

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The best tool for cutting down toilet bolts is a _____________

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Baby hack saw

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A keyhole saw is designed to cut ________________

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Drywall

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It’s important to remove _____________ from wood before drilling

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Nails

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A _________________ is used from removing nails embedded deep into a piece of wood
Cats paw
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To make an opening in a walk make of soft brick you should use an_______________
#2 sledge hammer
27
When breaking through a concrete basement floor you should use a ______________
#10 sledge hammer
28
A shorter level is typically more accurate (true or false)
False
29
Levels that measure slope have a ______________ vial
Graduated
30
A plumbers level is helpful when you are aligning vertical pipes
False
31
The grooved edge of a torpedo level is designed to align round pipe
True
32
_______________ is a lighter weight material used in pipe wrenches
Aluminum
33
A(n) _____________ wrench is great for “backing up” a pipe
Offset
34
A(n) ______________ wrench can provide you with more leverage
Cheater
35
Any style pipe wrench is designed to “slip” and “grab” (true or false)
True
36
Steel pipe cutters can only be used on malleable from pipe (true or false)
False
37
Steel pipe cutting wheels cut through the pipe wall _______________
A little at a time
38
Four wheel cutters are not useful in tight spaces since they require full rotation around the pipe (true or false)
False
39
Snap cutters cut through the pipe wall ________________
All at once
40
Snap cutters are used for cutting brittle piping materials (true or false)
True
41
What is the best “snap” cutters to use for new work?
Single stroke
42
What is the best “snap” cutter to use when working in a trench?
Ratchet handle
43
What is the best “snap” cutter to use for overhead work?
Powered
44
Tubing cutters can be used to cut __________ tubing a. Aluminum b. Copper c. Stainless steel d. All of these are correct
All of these are correct
45
Every cut leaves a ______________ on the inner wall of the pipe
Burr
46
To fit in tight spaces, some tubing cutters will not have a ____________
Handle
47
Fitting brushes can be used to clean the inner wall of the tubing (true or false)
False
48
What are the three steps in preparing copper tubing for soldering
Cut, ream, and clean
49
A common cause for leaks on soldered copper fittings is not applying enough heat (true or false)
True
50
Lead free solder flows at approximately _____________ degrees F
400
51
Self-igniting torch heads save time and ___________
Fuel
52
When removing a flange with no grid strainer from a tub drain assembly, which tool would work best?
Extractor
53
When removing a corroded basket strainer, the worst case would require using a ________________________
Reciprocating saw
54
When replacing a faucet, an important piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) would be __________________
Safety glasses
55
The “trick” in successful faucet repair is to ___________________
Disassemble the faucet without breaking it
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Depending on the size of the pipe and the number of threads you need to make you will choose one of ______________ different types of cutting methods
Three
57
If you only have a few small cuts to make this type of thread cutting is the easiest portable set up you can use
Manual threading
58
When using a power driver, the torque on the handle _____________ as the threads are cut deeper into the pipe
Increases
59
Power threaders comes with a _______________ that allows you to operate the machine while having the use of both hands
Foot pedal
60
With the increased use of ________________ piping, plumbers do not spend as much time cutting and threading steel pipe as they used to
Plastic
61
What do you need to verify is functioning properly in order to set up an electric powered drain machine
Ground fault indicator
62
What is the maximum length (in feet) of exposed cable before it becomes difficult to control
Two/three
63
What should you always wear when handling the cable from a drain machine
Thick leather or rubber gloves
64
What do you want to avoid wearing while using a drain machine
Loose fitting clothing
65
How does the cable on a drain machine rotate in order to: 1) move forward and 2) back out
Clockwise / counter clockwise
66
Any work that involves burning or spark producing tools is called ________________
Hot work
67
A fire watch can help to minimize the risk and monitor the area for up to ___________ minutes after completion of work to ensure a fire does not start
60
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___________________ management programs are put in place to mitigate hot work hazards and their risks
Hot work
69
Hot work permits needs to be renewed _______________
Every day
70
Inhaling the histoplasma capsulatum fungal spores may cause what type of infection
Lung infection
71
Hantavirus is a common infection risk from __________ urine and dropping
Rodent
72
A dust mask will not protect you from a virus, but it will protect you from dust, mold, and insulation fibers
True
73
When potentially working with raw sewage it is best to wear a. Coveralls b. Gloves c. Eye protection d. All of these answers are correct
All of these answers are correct
74
Asbestos insulation can be _________________
A loose fill type or be combined with mastic
75
A pipe wrench is designed to _________ onto a round pipe in one direction and ___________ in the other direction
Grip and slip
76
What should you do when the teeth of your pipe wrench becomes clogged with pipe drop or metal shavings
Brush them with a wire brush
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What should you use to minimize damage to other fittings or connected pipes when you have a “stubborn” connection
A second wrench in an opposing direction
78
An aluminum pipe wrench _____________ as a steel one
Is not as strong
79
Applying glue might not seem like a dangerous task however inhaling fumes or contact with your skin from ________________,_________________, or ______________ can cause many harmful side effects
Cleaners, primers, adhesives
80
Proper ventilation of a workspace is typically ______________ air changes per hour
Ten
81
The safety data sheet for pvc glue recommends moving anyone who may have accidentally inhaled the fumes to ________________ and to keep them in a _________________
Fresh air and rest position
82
The two most common types respirator would be the ______________ and the _____________
Dust mask and half face type
83
In an environment where biologics are not present, _______________ may be worn
Cloth gloves
84
Any excavation project should be assessed by a __________________
Competent person
85
Before beginning an excavation it is important to contact _______________ to mark the site
An underground locating service
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The trench should be dug ______________ with no threat of heavy equipment or soil piles close to the edge of the excavation
Wide
87
When you are digging looking for existing piping, you should always ______________ once you get close to the elevation of the buried pipe
Hand dig
88
Surfaces around the excavation will be slippery, the water hinders your ____________ of the work in the trench and also the _______________ of the equipment operator
Visibility and visibility
89
Using the style drill that has the extended handle gives you plenty of leverage to hold back against the reaction force with holes that are around _________________
Two inches or less
90
If your action is clockwise, the reaction will be _________________
Counter clockwise
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The drill you see here is equipped with a ______________ to protect the drill motor if you hit a knot and the motor gets stuck
Clutch
92
Using the style drill that has the extended handle gives you plenty of ______________ to hold back against the reaction force
Leverage
93
When lifting and moving heavy equipment with a co worker you should use ________________
A back brace
94
When working in spaces that are restrictive or difficult to negotiate, it is safer to ___________________
Have a helper who can provide lighting and tools when you need them
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When two people are carrying something heavy, it is important to _____________ and ______________
Move slow and communicate

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