Session 13. Flashcards
- You’re a general contractor and you estimate a job on the of material for $1,000 with discounts of - 10%, - 10% +5%. You subcontract the work out.
The total cost of labor on 60 man hours at $7.24 per hour +25% for your labor.
You must pay a subcontractor 10% of the cost.
You must allow yourself a 15% profit as the general contractor.
Cost of material -
Cost of labor -
Subcontractor cost -
Total profit for general contractor -
Cost of material - 1,000.00x0.9x0.9x1.05=850.00
Cost of labor - 7.24x1.25=543.00
Subcontractor cost - 543.00x1.1=1,532.85.
Total profit for general contractor -1,532.85x0.15=229.93.
- Aflushometer when installed will use less water:
A. Tham a low down tank.
B. If properly adjusted and depending on size installed.
C. When not properly adjusted.
D. When not adjusted.
B. If properly adjusted and depending on size installed.
3. The type of pipe that can be used on oxygen and nitrous oxide systems is: A. Wrought iron. B. Cast iron. C. Copper tubing. D. Black steel pipe (threaded).
C. Copper tubing.
- The minimum test pressure for gas piping shall be most nearly:
A. 6” water column.
B. 4 psi.
C. 10 psi.
D. 50% greater than proposed operating pressure.
B. 4 psi.
5. Escutcheons shall be used for the purpose of: A. Contraction. B. Pipe rest. C. Rat proofing. D. Roach proofing.
C. Rat proofing.
6. All hospitals shall have: A. Circuit venting. B. Loop venting. C. At least one water service. D. At least two water service.
D. At least two water service.
7. Septic tank shall be located a minimum distance from a water service of: A. 2 feet. B. 5 feet. C. 10 feet. D. 15 feet.
C. 10 feet.
8. Before inspection stars, a 10 foot head of water on plumbing drainage system shall hold for: A. 10 minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. 20 minutes. D. 25 minutes.
B. 15 minutes.
9. In general the gas pressure in a domestic gas line after it leaves the gas meter is usually: A. 12" water column. B. 8" water column. C. 4" water column. D. 6" water column.
C. 4” water column.
10. When brazed joints are made, heat shall be applied to the metal in order that the solder can flow into the space by: A.Vacuum. B. Liquification. C. Oscillation. D. Capillary attraction.
D. Capillary attraction.
11. Wiping solder for lead pipes usually has a melting range of most nearly: A. 150 to 250 deg. F. B. 251 to 350 deg. F. C. 360 to 470 deg. F. D. 475 to 600 deg. F.
C. 360 to 470 deg. F.
- The main objection to the installation of non-siphon trap is:
A. Easily affected by back pressures.
B. More expensive than a regular trap.
C. Not provided with an adequate water seal.
D. Non self-cleaning.
D. Non self-cleaning.
- A lavatory is carelessly installed in that its waste is double trapped before it is connected to the branch waste. In operation the probability is that:
A. Both traps would lose their seal.
B. Only the lower trap would lose its seal.
C. Only the upper trap would lose its seal.
D. The fixture waste may become air bound.
D. The fixture waste may become air bound.
- When the existing adjoining building is higher than the new building, all new vent terminals of the new building shall be located:
A. At least 3 feet above the nearest wall opening of the existing building.
B. At least ten feet from the common lot line.
C. Above the existing building roof line.
D. At least 7 feet above the new building roof level.
B. At least ten feet from the common lot line.
15.?When applying a test to gas piping under 1/2 psi, after all piping is installed and all outlets capped, the plumber shall apply an air pressure test equal to:
A. A column of water at least 6” in height, for a minimum of thirty minutes.
B. Air pressure at 3 psi, for a minimum of thirty minutes.
C. Above the existing building roof level.
D. At least 7 feet above the new building roof level.
B. Air pressure at 3 psi, for a minimum of thirty minutes.
16. A sanitary and storm water drainage systems to be water tested in sections. When testing the uppermost section the upper footage of the next lower section which is to be re-tested is: A. 10 feet. B. 8 feet. C. 6 feet. D. 4 feet.
A. 10 feet.
17. Application for plumbing permits shall set forth the name and business address of the licensed plumber and evidenced of compliance with the provisions of the: A. Building code. B. State Workmen's Compensation Low. C. Social security law. D. City income tax law.
B. State Workmen’s Compensation Low.
- A sewage ejector pot and pump shall be installed when any part of the sanitary drainage system is most nearly:
A. Between the crown and centerline of the street sewer.
B. Below the crown of the street sewer.
C. Below the invert of the street sewer.
D. Below the centerline of the street sewer.
B. Below the crown of the street sewer.
19. The minimum depth below exterior grade that a water service pipe shall be installed is at least: A. 2 feet. B. 3 feet. C. 3-1/2 feet. D. 6 feet.
C. 3-1/2 feet.
- As a contracting master plumber you have improperly followed the department of buildings procedure and have made an appointment for a test of gas piping. Upon (residential apartment house) the inspectors arrival on the job site he find all piping installed (exposed), connections properly made to the gas ranges, an approved pressure imposing device and analog gauge. The inspector should:
A. Go ahead with the air pressure test and make sure that a pressure equal to a column of mercury 6’’’ is held for 10 minutes.
B. Go ahead with an air pressure test and make sure that a pressure equal to 3 psig for a minimum f 30 minutes.
C. Go ahead with an air pressure test and make sure that a pressure equal to 50 psig for a minimum of 30 minutes.
D. Advise the contracting master plumber that he has not complied with the conditions of the international fuel gas Code of 2003 :test of gas piping” and suggest that he make the necessary changes before requesting another test.
D. Advise the contracting master plumber that he has not complied with the conditions of the international fuel gas Code of 2003 :test of gas piping” and suggest that he make the necessary changes before requesting another test.
- A pressure relief valve should be placed on:
A. The highest point of the line.
B. Hot water line leaving the hot water tank.
C. Cold water line entering the hot water tank.
D. The top of the hot water tank.
D. The top of the hot water tank.
- The type of water closet that cannot be installed under any condition is:
A. Blow out type.
B. Wash-down bowl type.
C. Water closets having a concealed trap seal.
D. A siphon jet water closet.
C. Water closets having a concealed trap seal.
23. Linings of flush tanks constructed of wood shall be: A. Cement lined. B. 12 oz. copper. C. Lead. D. 10 oz. copper.
D. 10 oz. copper.
24. The proper flux to use for tinning a brass ferrule is: A. Rosin. B. Killed acid. C. Tallow. D. Soldering paste.
A. Rosin.