IP Review Tools, PPE, Basic Math Flashcards by Neil George

The ancient Romans were the first to develop ______ , which contributed to the advancement of
plumbing technology.

a. the aqueduct
b. copper piping
c. a flushable toilet
d. chlorinated water

a. the aqueduct

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The word plumber originates from the Latin word for ______

a. aqueduct
b. piping
c. lead
d. copper

c. lead

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A ______ is an employee of a company, local government or province who makes sure that plumbing installations meet code and quality requirements.

a. master plumber
b. journey plumber
c. safety manager
d. plumbing inspector

d. plumbing inspector

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A plumbing apprentice is enrolled in a plumbing apprentice program. In a typical year the apprentice will complete approximately ______ of on-the-job training.

a. 1000 hours per year
b. 2000 hours per year
c. 4000 hours per year
d. 8000 hours per year

b. 2000 hours per year

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Competency based training programs are preferred over traditional programs primarily because the main
focus of these programs is________:

a. standardized classroom training
b. registration and accreditation
c. the latest technology
d. skills versus theory

d. skills versus theory

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Modern plumbers are responsible for the installation and maintenance of all of the following except ______

a. lead piping
b. water supply lines
c. drainage systems
d. gas systems

a. lead piping

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The ______ phase of plumbing consists of running the pipes through the holes that have been cut i
structure’s walls, ceilings or floors.

a. trim-out
b. stack-out
c. rough-out
d. rough-in

d. rough-in

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The______ is a local organization that is responsible for ensuring that apprentices receive the proper
training and that graduates are qualified.

a. Plumbers Committee
b. Board of Governors
c. Industry Training Authority
d. YMCA

c. Industry Training Authority

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______ employment is an organization established by the government to enforce safety standards for all places of employment:

a. WorkSafeBC
b. The Industry Training Authority
c. The Safety Committee
d. Safe Site

a. WorkSafeBC

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You find it difficult to work with one of your co-workers. As a professional you should:

a. avoid the co-worker as much as possible
b. immediately report the co-worker’s behavior to his supervisor
c. ask for reassignment to another project
d. attempt to work out your differences with the co-worker

d.attempt to work out your differences with the co-worker

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Suppose you notice a faulty electrical hookup at work. The first things you should do is _______

a. rewire the faulty hookup yourself
b. report the problem to your supervisor
c. contact WorkSafeBC to report the problem
d. give your coworker a chance to notice the problem
before reporting it.

b. report the problem to your supervisor

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The term ______ refers to vertical straightness.

a. level
b. square
C. plumb
d. tolerance

C. plumb

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One of the primary uses of a _______ is to mark and test right angles.

a. spirit level
b. framing square
c. chalk box
d. folding rule

b. framing square

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Each of the following activities except_____requires the use of eye protection equipment.

a. welding
b. soldering
c. chiseling
d. leveling

d. leveling

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A chop saw uses a wheel to cut _______

a. light gauge material
b. heavy gauge material
c. medium gauge material
d. any gauge material

d. any gauge material

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If you notice that a pipe looks mashed after you cut it with a pipe cutter, you should _____

a. apply lubricating oil to the moving parts
b. use soapstone before making the cut
c. replace the cutting wheel
d. discard the pipe cutter and purchase a new one

c. replace the cutting wheel

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Some cutting devices are designed to cut a______ : an opening slightly wider than the blade’s thickne

a. burr
b. kerf
c. chuck
d. tolerance

b. kerf

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A reaming tool is used to remove a ________

a. burr
b. kerf
c. chuck
d. tolerance

a. burr

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______ are used to cut threads on the end of two pipes so that they can be screwed together.

a. Tube cutters
b. Reciprocating saws
c. Pipe cutters
d. Dies

d. Dies

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If you install pipe that will remain exposed you must use scratches on the pipe _______to prevent leaving jaw marks or scratches on the pipe.

a. slip joint pliers
b. a yoke vise
c. a strap wrench
d. pipe tongs

c. a strap wrench

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Letter A in Figure 1 represents

a. face
b. back
c. centre point
d. centreline

d. centreline

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Letter B in Figure 1 represents the

a. face
b. back
c. centre point
d. centreline

c. centre point

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Letter C in Figure 1 represents the

a. fitting allowance
b. engagement
c. face-to-back measurement
d. centre-to-face measurement

b. engagement

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Letter D in Figure 1 represents the______of the fitting.

a. fitting allowance
b. thread-in
c. face-to-back measurement
d. centre-to-face measurement

a. fitting allowance

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Letter E in Figure 1 represents the a. fitting allowance b. thread-in c. face-to-back measurement d. throw

d. throw

All of the terms listed below have the same meaning except a. fitting take-off b. thread-in c. thread engagement d. thread makeup

a. fitting take-off

27. The end-to-center measurement is represented by in Figure 2. a. Illustration A b. Illustration B c. Illustration C d. Illustration D

a. Illustration A

The centre-to-centre measurement is represented by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. Illustration A b. Illustration B c. Illustration C d. Illustration D

c. Illustration C

The face-to-face measurement is represented by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. Illustration A b. Illustration B c. Illustration C d. Illustration D

c. Illustration C

The back-to-back measurement is represented by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. Illustration A b. Illustration B c. Illustration C d. Illustration D

d. Illustration D

The letter C in a fitting dimension table often represents the measurement of a particular fitting. a. centre point b. centre-to-centre c. centre-to-face d. centre-to-back

a. centre point

According to Table 1 the thread-in or pipe makeup for a 1" pipe is equal to a. 1/4" b. 1/2" c. 1" d. 1- 1/2"

c. 1"

33. According to Table I the fitting allowance for a 1 1/4" pipe is equal to a. 1/2" b. 1 1/4" c. 1 3/4" d. 2 1/4"

b. 1 1/4"

It is necessary to determine the fitting allowance when using each of these types of measurements except a(n) _______ measurement. a. centre-to-face b. face-to-face c. end-to-centre d. centre-to-centre

b. face-to-face

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is calculated by subtracting the thread-in measurement from the centre-to-face measurement. a. Pipe makeup b. Thread engagement c. Fitting allowance d. Face-to-face measurement

c. Fitting allowance

A worker measures the face-to-face distance between two fittings as 8 3/4". The pipe makeup is measured at 1/2". To calculate the correct length of pipe to cut the worker must use the calculation a. 8 3/4" - 1/2" b. 8 3/4" - 1/2" - 1/2" c. 8 3/4" + 1/2" d. 8 3/4" + 1/2" + 1/2"

d. 8 3/4" + 1/2" + 1/2"

A worker measures the centre-to-centre distance between two fittings as 10 1/2". The fitting allowance is measured at 1 1/4". To calculate the correct length of pipe to cut the worker must use the calculation: a. 10 1/2" - 1 1/4" b. 10 1/2" - 1 1/4" - 1 1/4" c. 10 1/2" + 1 1/4" d. 10 1/2" + 1 1/4" + 1 1/4"

b. 10 1/2" - 1 1/4" - 1 1/4"

A worker measure the end-to-centre distance between two fittings as 9 1/4". The fitting allowance is measured at 1 1/2". To calculate the correct length of pipe to cut the worker must use the calculation a. 9 1/4" - 1 1/2" b. 9 1/4" - 1 1/2" - 1 1/2" c. 9 1/4" + 1 1/2" d. 9 1/4" + 1 1/2" + 1 1/2"

a. 9 1/4" - 1 1/2"

While in the field plumbers frequently use _______ to determine the centrelines of pipe fittings. a. the Pythagorean theorem b. the constant method c. a framing square d. the face-to-face measurement

c. a framing square

When installing piping a plumber may need to create a(n) ______ to get around an obstacle such as a beam or other pipes. a. offset b. run c. travel d. allowance

a. offset

A right triangle with two legs of equal length has angle of: a. 60°, 60° and 60° b. 45°, 45° and 45° c. 90°, 60° and 60° d. 90°, 45° and 45°

d. 90°, 45° and 45°

The diagonal distance between two parallel pipes is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. run b. engagement c. offset d. travel

d. travel

A worker needs to offset two pipes 8.5" using 45° fittings. The worker calculates the travel as approximately. a. 1.2" b. 6" c. 12" d. 60"

c. 12"

A worker needs to create an offset other than 45°. If the run is 3" and the offset is 4", the travel is a. 4" b. 5" c. 7" d. 12"

b. 5"

Each of the following can be used to calculate offsets and travel except \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. the Pythagorean theorem b. the framing swuare and ruler c. the allowance method d. the constant method

c. the allowance method

Plumbers frequently us the ______ to locate the postition of water supply and waste piping within a building a. plot plan b. foundation plan c. floor plan d. elevation plan

c. floor plan

A(n) ______ shows where the water and sewer mains are installed a. plot plan b. foundation plan c. floor plan d. elevation drawing

a. plot plan

A plumber uses a drawing where every 1/4" on the drawing is equivalent to 1'. The drawing is said to be \_\_\_\_\_\_ a. specification b. dimension c. code d. scale