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Practice Test Three Flashcards

0
Q

The hearth of a fireplace should extend in front ____ inches, if the opening is under 6’ and _____ inches if over 6’

A

16” and 20”

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1
Q

A chimney should generally be installed :

A

2’ higher than anything within 10’

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2
Q

Clay/concrete tile roofs should have how much overlap :

A

3”

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3
Q

A built up roof having a lap joint every 12” is a:

A

3ply

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4
Q

Wood shakes and shingles are best maintained by

A

Applying a quality waterproof sealer periodically

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5
Q

What is the appropriate insulation for a built-up roof:

A

Rigid

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6
Q

What is the term used to describe the act of enlarging/offsetting the chimney as it goes through the roof:

A

Corbeling

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7
Q

A crack in the bricks at the top of a doorway or window usually indicates

A

A short or rusted lintel

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8
Q

Resistance is measured in

A

Ohms

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9
Q

Romex is another name for what type of cable

A

NM

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10
Q

Current flow is measured in

A

Amperes

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11
Q

A non grounded receptacle within 6’ of water should be replaced with a

A

GFCI receptacle
GFCI upstream from receptacle
Single pole GFCI breaker

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12
Q

If the black wire or hot wire carries 10 amps,how much does the white or neutral wire carry:

A

Same as the black wire

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13
Q

When converting from natural gas to propane gas:

A

The orifice must be smaller

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14
Q

The devices used to provide ignition for oil and gas fired systems are

A

Pilot/electronic ignition and sensing devices

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15
Q

The purpose of the pressure relief valve in a hydronic heating system is:

A

To prevent pressure with the system from exceeding a pre-set limit of 30 psi

16
Q

In a conventional heat pump, the most critical component is the:

A

Compressor

17
Q

Tempered glass is safer than ordinary glass because :

A

It breaks into small rectangular pieces

18
Q 
A fireplace should not share a chimney flue with 
A.another fireplace 
B.a furnace 
C.another wood stove 
D. All above
A

D. All above

19
Q

How do you determine if a shower door has safety glazing ?

A

Marked in the corner

20
Q

Maximum length of a gas appliance connector to a dryer or range is:

A

6’

21
Q

Plumbing vents should be ____ inches from a parapet wall, minimum ____ inches above the roof, and ____ feet from a window.

A

12”,6”,10’

22
Q

The discharge from a water heater temperature pressure relief valve may
A.not run uphill
B.be the same diameter as the valve outlet
C.be copper,galvanized, PEX,or CPVC
D.all The above

A

D.All the above

23
Q

The water In a trap

A

Forms a seal to block sewer gases

24
Q

Too much slope in horizontal waste line can cause

A

Siphonage at the traps

25
Q

For water to drain freely out of the house waste system, there must be adequate:

A

Venting

26
Q

Walls and ceilings in an attached garage must

A

Form a fire separation from the house in most jurisdictions

27
Q

Earthquakes-which of the following is not a structural concern

A

Brick siding

28
Q

In a heat pump(heating mode) the evaporator is:

A

Outside

29
Q

In a typical heat pump operating in the heat mode,the temperature differential at the air handler(supply vs return) should be about:

A

25-30F

30
Q 
Defects found in drywall can normally be associated with:
A.moisture 
B.to few nails 
C.improper framing or use of wet wood 
D. All above
A

D.all the above

31
Q

The anode rod in a water heater ?

A

Protects the tank from corrosion

32
Q

Glass block is:

A

Not safety glazed

33
Q

Substantial movement of a building can be explained by all of the following except

A

Missing lintels

34
Q

Te maximum spacing between supports or horizontal insulated flex air ducts is

A

4’

35
Q

A lintel is used in which part of a wall system

A

Wall opening

36
Q

Which material is recommended for the repair of polyurethane Foam roofing:

A

Elastomeric caulk

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