block A pvc review Flashcards
If 2 inch NPS pipe has an I.D. of 2.067 inches and an O.D. of 2.375 inches, what is its wall thickness?
Select one:
a.
0.154 inches
b.
0.308 inches
c.
0.077 inches
d.
0.137 inches
The correct answer is: 0.154 inches
A pipe has an I.D. of 12 inches and a wall thickness of 3/8 inch. if 1 inch of insulation is to be installed on the pipe with 1 inch clearance to the pipe sleeve what is the minimum I.D. of the sleeve ?
Select one:
a.
17 3/4 inches
b.
12 3/4 inches
c.
16 3/4 inches
d.
14 3/8 inches
1”+ 1” + 3/8” + 12” + 3/8” + 1” + 1” = 16 3/4”
The correct answer is: 16 3/4 inches
If a horizontal pipe 90 feet long requires hangers spaced every 10 feet, how many hangers would be needed, excluding those at each end ?
Select one:
a.
10
b.
9
c.
8
d.
7
The correct answer is: 8
The absolute pressure against a gauge at sea level which is reading 14.73 PSIG is :
Select one:
a.
29.46 PSIA
b.
30 PSIA
c.
29.46 PSIG
d.
14.73 PSIA
Absolute = Gauge + Atmosperic
The correct answer is: 29.46 PSIA
Which of the following metals is lowest on the E.M.F. (electromotive force) series ?
Select one:
a.
Copper
b.
Tin
c.
Magnesium
d.
Gold
The correct answer is: Gold
At what temperature is water most dense ?
Select one:
a.
32 °C
b.
4 °C
c.
0 °C
d.
100 °C
B
If granite has a specific gravity of 2.7, what is its approximate density ?
Select one:
a.
27 pounds per cubic foot
b.
270 pounds per cubic foot
c.
168 pounds per cubic foot
d.
160 pounds per cubic foot
2.7 x 62.4 lbs/f = 168 pounds per cubic foot
The correct answer is: 168 pounds per cubic foot
The metric unit used to indicate mass is :
Select one:
a.
the liter
b.
the meter
c.
the joule
d.
the gram
D
The drafting line that indicates alternating positions, moveable parts or future locations of equipment or piping is a :
Select one:
a.
phantom line
b.
cut line
c.
section line
d.
hidden body line
A
The outside water, sanitary, and storm drain piping is shown on the:
Select one:
a.
site plan
b.
structural plan
c.
mechanical drawings
d.
elevation drawing
A
The valve illustrated is a :Select one:
a.
horizontal flow control valve, screwed
b.
horizontal ball check valve, screwed
c.
horizontal swing check valve, screwed
d.
vertical swing check valve, screwed
C
The valve illustrated is a :Select one:
a.
pressure reducing valve
b.
pressure increasing valve
c.
safety valve
d.
ball valve
Feedback
The correct answer is: pressure reducing valve
The valves illustrated are allSelect one:
a.
straight globe valves
b.
straight ball valves
c.
flanged globe valves
d.
straight gate valves
The correct answer is: straight globe valves
The valves illustrated are all :Select one:
a.
straight gate valves
b.
flanged globe valves
c.
flanged ball valves
d.
flanged gate valves
The correct answer is: straight gate valves
The two fittings shown are :Select one:
a.
flanged gate valves
b.
welded reducing couplings
c.
funnel fittings
d.
flanged reducing couplings
The correct answer is: flanged reducing couplings
This symbol represents :Select one:
a.
a hidden line
b.
a hot water line
c.
a return hot water line
d.
a cold water line
The correct answer is: a cold water line
The name given to a piping drawing submitted after the job is completed, to show the locations of pipes are called :
Select one:
a.
isometric drawings
b.
as-built drawings
c.
installed drawings
d.
site plan drawings
The correct answer is: as-built drawings
If a print is drawn at a scale of 1/4 inch/ft what would the actual length of a pipe be if it was drawn 2 7/8 inches long?
Select one:
a.
11 ft 6 inches
b.
8 ft 7 inches
c.
23 ft 8 inches
d.
18 ft 3 inches
The correct answer is: 11 ft 6 inches
When accurate scale and a more realistic appearance is needed to represent piping system, which of the following would be used ?
Select one:
a.
Triple-line drawings
b.
Double-line drawings
c.
Phantom drawings
d.
Single-line drawings
The correct answer is: Double-line drawings
A 90° fittings drawn isometrically would be represented by an angle of:
Select one:
a.
120 °
b.
90 °
c.
60 °
d.
30 °
A
The proper wrench used to tighten a flat-edged fitting is called a:
Select one:
a.
strap wrench
b.
basin wrench
c.
spud wrench
d.
chain wrench
C
Besides being a safety device, the foot switch used on a power drive is a remote to control:
Select one:
a.
forward-off switch
b.
on-off switch
c.
reverse-off switch
d.
forward-off-reverse switch
B
Shaft bearings on a power vise should be lubricated:
Select one:
a.
only when the bearings dry out
b.
with machine oil
c.
with grease
d.
after each job
C
With a power vise, the only safe reamer to use is a:
Select one:
a.
ratcheting reamer
b.
spiral reamer
c.
fluted reamer
d.
file
C
The type of die head used on a power threader that doesn’t require reversing in order to disengage the pipe is called :
Select one:
a.
ratchet
b.
drop-head
c.
universal
d.
quick opening
D
This tool would be used to center a vertical pipe rising out of the ground, through a sleeve in the slab above it:
Select one:
a.
tape measure
b.
level
c.
transit
d.
plumb bob
D
What is applied to the strap of a strap wrench to keep it from slipping on the work-piece ?
Select one:
a.
Powdered resin
b.
Powdered chalk
c.
Water
d.
A light application of cement
A
A die marked 5/8 nc would be used for threading :
Select one:
a.
brass pipe
b.
plastic pipe
c.
galvanzied pipe
d.
mild steel rod
D
The length of a standard pipe wrench is measured from:
Select one:
a.
the inside of the hook jaw to the end of the handle, with the wrench closed
b.
the inside of the hook jaw to the end of the handle, with the wrench fully open
c.
the face of the heel jaw to the end of the handle
d.
the outside of the hook jaw to the end of the handle
B
The largest screw listed below would be a :
Select one:
a.
#8
b.
#12
c.
#6
d.
#10
B
Left-hand threads on an acetylene fitting are usually recognizable by:
Select one:
a.
the initials LH stamped on the nut
b.
coloring the nut red
c.
coloring the nut green
d.
a line cast around the nut
The correct answer is: a line cast around the nut
The safety device built into an acetylene cylinder is :
Select one:
a.
an excess-flow valve
b.
a double sealed valve
c.
a fusible plug
d.
a relief plug
The correct answer is: a fusible plug
The substance which must always be present in an acetylene cylinder is :
Select one:
a.
acetone
b.
acid
c.
aldehyde
d.
acetate
A
When using a hacksaw, for best performance, how many teeth should be in contact with the work-piece ?
Select one:
a.
Three
b.
Six
c.
One
d.
Ten
The correct answer is: Three
If the firing pin was damaged on a powder actuated tool, it should be:
Select one:
a.
repaired by a person with a current operator’s certificate
b.
replaced with a new tool
c.
repaired by a service person approved by the manufacturer
d.
it may be repaired by any service person, but must be test fired
The correct answer is: repaired by a service person approved by the manufacturer
WHMIS means:
Select one:
a.
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
b.
Warehouse Hazardous Material Information System
c.
Womens Hazardous Material Information System
d.
Workers Hazardous Material Information System
A