[ANSWERS] Lesson 4 The Technical Aspects of Plumbing Exam

Lesson 4 The Technical Aspects of Plumbing Exam

Question 1 5 / 5 points

Which type of plan shows room arrangement?

Floor plan
Plot plan
Foundation plan
Detail drawings
Question 2 5 / 5 points

Two pipes are to be connected together using 45-degree elbows. If the ends of the pipes are ten inches from each other horizontally, how far apart are they vertically?

5 inches
8 inches
10 inches
15 inches
Question 3 5 / 5 points

If a rectangular tank is 8 feet high, 14 feet long, and 8 feet wide, what is its volume?

30 cubic feet
112 cubic feet
582 cubic feet
896 cubic feet
Question 4 0 / 5 points

Convert 54 inches to centimeters

13,716 cm
1371.6 cm
137.16 cm
13.716 cm
Question 5 5 / 5 points

What is the pressure per square foot on the bottom of a 20-foot-high tank filled to the top?

8.67 psf
1248 psf
46.15 psi
1240 psi
Question 6 5 / 5 points

What is the minimum number of people needed to use a builder’s level?

1
2
3
4
Question 7 5 / 5 points

Which trigonometric functions are most frequently used to compute pipe offsets?

Sine and tangent
Sine and cosine
Cosine and tangent
Sine and ratio
Question 8 5 / 5 points

How far can a builder’s level rotate?

180°
360°
540°
720°
Question 9 5 / 5 points

Which abbreviation would be used to mark a toilet?

TL
LAV
WC
WS
Question 10 5 / 5 points

In the United States, 1 foot commonly equals what unit on a set of plans?

1 inch
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
1/3 inch
Question 11 5 / 5 points

 

Horizontal motion screw
Horizontal circle vernier
Horizontal motion tangent screw
Leveling screws
Question 12 5 / 5 points

What is the area of a circle with a 10-inch diameter?

78.54 square inches
314 square inches
7.854 square inches
31.4 square inches
Question 13 0 / 5 points

What is the pressure head at the base of a 70-foot tank filled to the top?

35
30.33
70
4368
Question 14 5 / 5 points

How much pressure per square inch is exerted by a pressure head of 200 feet of water?

8600
86.67
12,480
86
Question 15 5 / 5 points

What is the pressure per square inch on the bottom of a 100-foot tank filled to the top?

43.33 psi
43.06 psi
6240 psi
100 psi
Question 16 0 / 5 points

What is the common working distance for a pipe laser level?

100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
400 feet
Question 17 5 / 5 points

A pipe needs to be connected to another pipe that is 17 inches lower using a third piece of pipe on a 45° angle. How long does the third piece of pipe need to be?

42 inches
34 inches
51.02 inches
24.04 inches
Question 18 5 / 5 points

Eye protection must be worn when laser light is greater than what?

5 milliwatts
.005 milliwatts
5 watts
.05 watts
Question 19 5 / 5 points

For a plumber, what is the purpose of a section view?

Show the location of certain fixtures
Show the pipe angles used in all dimensions
Show where water enters the house
Show vertical distances
Question 20 5 / 5 points

Which tool can be used to measure travel for 45° offsets?

Fixed rule
Square
Plumber’s rule
Laser level

 

 

Which of the following would not be addressed in plumbing specifications?

Materials to be used
The quality of the expected work
The location of fixtures
Needed permits

 

What formula is used to calculate the area of a circle?

a = .785r2
a = 3.14r2
a = 3.14d2
a = πd^2

 

In an isometric sketch, what angle are horizontal pipes drawn on?

120°
90°
45°
180°

 

Which of the following temperatures is the coldest?

100° K
90° F
14° C
–80° F

 

 

Which of the following could happen if air flows freely through DWV piping?

The flow of water could become blocked.
Water could remain in traps.
Pipes could break.
Water could be forced from traps.

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