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Plumbing Certification

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The control point adjustment on a receiver is used to change the _______________.






2. If a horizontal pipe connecting to the suction side of a pump requires a reducer - it should be connected with...






3. What does the term '(inch)never saddle a dead horse'(inch) mean?






4. A single line drawing of a piping system represents the...






5. The specific weight of air and water is...






6. What should be done to prepare a flange for the gasket installation?






7. The combining of more than one metal is...






8. One atmosphere is equal to...






9. The specific gravity of a liquid can only be measured using the following instrument...






10. The best method to ensure that a plastic joint is made properly - you should...






11. When a pipe size is decreased by half - the carrying capacity of the pipe decreases by...






12. What has the largest effect on pump alignment?






13. The letters MSDS stand for...






14. Which of the following is NOT a reason to use stud bolts instead of machine bolts for bolting flanged piping joints?






15. What size hole should be cut into a main to saddle IN a smaller pipe?






16. When ordering ACR copper specify the size by...






17. To determine the set on a 45 degree offset you would multiply the travel by...






18. Zinc chills or metal fume fever are caused from welding on __________ steel.






19. Capillary action is used in...






20. The 6G welding position is...






21. OD for 1/2'(inch)

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22. When should a person designated as an attendant attempt to rescue a worker that is trapped?






23. A rating of 150# refers to a flange's...






24. All of the following are process control elements EXCEPT...






25. A fan coil uses ______ to distribute heating or cooling to the space.






26. Which of the following types of clamps are used to dampen a pipe's movement?






27. The specific weight of mercury is...






28. What type of copper is recommended for refrigeration?






29. What is used to soften PVC and remove the gloss?






30. To determine the travel for a 45 degree rolling offset you would...






31. What is the best gasket to use on a flanged joint on medium pressure steam?






32. When arranging weld coupons for testing position 6G...






33. To assemble a 4 bolt flange...






34. OD for 3'(inch)

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35. What does the crane signal with the index finger pointed forward in a swirling motion signal?






36. Which of the following constants are used when working with circles and areas?






37. Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of 5/8'(inch)






38. The anode rod used in a hot water heater to protect it from corrosion is made of...






39. The pipe that connects the steam header to the boiler return connection is the...






40. On a centrifugal pump what is rotated by the motor?






41. What is the main reason for the taper on a pipe thread?






42. The last digit on a welding electrode refers to the __________ of the electrode.






43. One cubic foot of water weighs?






44. Horizontal steam supply piping should be reduced in size by using...






45. What is the welding position 1 - on the electrode mean?






46. Which component in a closed control loop is the primary element?






47. Calculate head pressure in a section of vertical pipe?






48. You should never blow your clothes off with oxygen because oxygen is a/an






49. The density of water is...






50. When loosening the bolts on a flange one should...