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Bidding and Estimating

A common pitfall to avoid when bidding on a job is __________.[1]
scrutinizing the bid documents
listing task and materials needed
making preliminary estimates
checking material availability
 
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Coatings and Control Corrosion

What should aluminum be wiped with what after weathering?
Water
Mineral spirits
Oil
Soap
 
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Construction Safety and Training

Ladders can be used for access to working surfaces above and below ground level on short duration jobs prior to the installation of __________.
permanent means of access
step stools
stilts
Both 1 and 2
 
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Employees, Contractors, Insurance and Safety

Upon request by the prime contractor, the subcontractor is responsible for submitting faithful __________.
performance
payment
contractor
Both 1 and 2
 
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Excavating, Drainage, Compaction and Sitework

4" drainage pipe of approved material having perforated holes would be installed __________
with the hiles up
with the holes down
with the holes on the side
with holes diagnally
 
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Installation, Joints, Field Elevations, Sewers and Sewer Testing

What is used to check field elevations?
Gun
Rod and level
Transit
Compass
 
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Installation, Pipes, Drainage and Trenches

What must piping materials used in trenchless construction exhibit?
Sufficient compressive or tensile strength
Joints that will not be over inserted or pulled apart if they are to be jacked or pulled through underground bores
Neither 1 nor 2
Both 1 and 2
 
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Installation, Pipes, Leach Fields and Tanks

If the bottom of the septic tank excavation, is not flat and hard, undisturbed native soil, what can be added, to give the tank a solid base to sit on a?
Few inches of sand
Shallow pea gravel layer
Few inches of organic layer
1 or 2 will work
 
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Installing Irrigation Pipes

2 factors influencing the water pressure available to operate sprinkler heads are __________ and __________.
length, grade
length, material
slope, grade
friction, elevation
 
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Installing Irrigation Systems, Proper Installation and Routing

2 factors influencing the water pressure available to operate sprinkler heads are __________ and __________.
length, grade
length, material
slope, grade
friction, elevation
 
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Mathematics, Calculations and Formulas

What is the hypotenuse?
Always the shortest side and is always directly across from the 180 degree angle
Always the longest side and is always directly across from the 90 degree angle
Always the tip of the triangle
None of the above
 
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OSHA Safety, Asbestos, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926 and Fire Extinguishers

For all Class I jobs involving the removal of more than __________ linear or 10 square feet of thermal system insulation or surfacing material; for all other Class I jobs, where the employer cannot produce a negative exposure assessment or where employees are working in areas adjacent to the regulated area, while the Class I work is being performed, the employer shall use one of the methods stated in 1926.1101(g)(4)(ii) to ensure that airborne asbestos does not migrate from the regulated area.[1]
10
15
20
25
 
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Pipes, Water Pressure, Pipe Fittings and Hydronics

What type connections are the appropriate fittings for power generated pipelines?
Welded
Flanged joint
Socket
Bonded
 
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Plumbing, Appliances, Drains, Fixtures and Inspections

Interior pipes used to convey storm water from a roof drain to a point of disposal are __________.
conductors
leaders
wet stacks
stacks
 
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Plumbing, Installation and Repairs

The pressure drop increases friction, which restricts what?
Hot water flow
Cold water flow
Temperature
Water flow
 
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Plumbing, PSI, Water Pressure, Water Flow, Pipelines and Water Pressure

A __________ is used as the accepted ratio between full size, and what is seen on the drawing.
plan
scale
dimension
none of the above
 
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Plumbing, Septic Tanks, Drainage and Gas Lines

What is the difference in the level of water between two points in a system?
Pressure
Valve
Head
Velocity
 
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Plumbing, Valves, Gas Pipes, Oxygen, Gas Cylinders and Water Heaters

What is the difference in the level of water between two points in a system?
Pressure
Valve
Head
Velocity
 
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Plumbing, Valves, Water Heaters, Gas Pipes, Oxygen and Gas Cylinders

Soft solders sole purpose is for joint__________.
Concealment and water-tightness
Stress resistance
Practical looks
Air tight
 
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Roof Drainage Slopes

How can sewer service laterals be renewed?
Chemical grouting
Cured in place pipe
Close fit pipe, pipe bursting and spray on lining
All of the above
 
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Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers and Septic Tanks

Under normal use, most pipe blockages can be located using a __________.
hose
snake
tightline
Both 1 and 2
 
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Sewer Maintenance and Repair

__________ aggregate is made up of gravel or crushed stone larger than 1/4" and include natural or manufactured sands.
Fine
Coarse
Natural
Volcanic
 
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Sewer System, Location Sites and Soil Conditions

What is the single most important aspect of an efficient water conserving irrigation system?
Water pressure
Topographical plants
Sprinkler head selection and placement
Wind conditions
 
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Sprinkler Head Selection, Placement and Gauging Pump Performance

__________ is a method of rating a pipe's durability against pressure. It describes the correlation between the pipe dimension and the thickness of the pipe wall.
Standard dimension ratio
SDR
SRD
1 and 2
 
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Swimming Pool Pipe Installation and Earthwork and Excavating

What is tank size based on?
Lot size
SF of house
Number of occupants
Number of bathrooms
 
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System Design, Tank Size, Soils, Pathogens and Gases

What type of damper impedes air leaving a fan?
Face damper
Bypass damper
Outlet damper
Inlet
 
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Temperatures, Boilers, Furnaces, Valves and Hydronics

Trenchless technology methods are divided into two main areas. What are they?
TCP/TWP
TRP/TYU
TCM/TRM
CMT/MRT
 
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Underground Drainage and Pipelines

The Dig Safe markings are valid __________.[1]
for 7 days
for 60 days
for 1 year
forever
 
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USA Dig Alert

A single flushometer valve may be used to serve__________ water closet.
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3
2
1
 
   
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