RED SEAL PRACTICE TEST 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
When using a magnetic drill above ground what safety precaution should you take? -
ANSWERSSecure it with a lock and chain.
What type of gasket is normally associated with chlorine when not exposed to a
weathering condition? - ANSWERSNatural rubber
What type of tool do you use when marking the angle of a pipe? - ANSWERSContour
marker
What rod or rods are used to perform a polarity check when performing a polarity check
if the welding machine terminals are not marked ? - ANSWERSE-6010
Who do you consult with about information or clarity on the drawings? - ANSWERSThe
Engineer
When rigging a 30' long piece of 10" FRP pipe What is the correct method? -
ANSWERS2 slings each single wrapped and choked.
What do you do right after you cut a piece of pipe on a threading machine? -
ANSWERSReam it.
Wrought steel pipe is referred to as what kind of pipe? - ANSWERSWrought steel pipe
is another term given to carbon steel pipe because of the method of manufacturing.
How many inches of water column are there approximately in 2 atmospheric pressures?
- ANSWERS814 inches of WC
What is the minimum length of a wrap around when marking out a pipe for a square
pipe cut? - ANSWERS1 1/4 x the outside diameter of the pipe
How do you prepare a "butt strap" joint on a FRP (fibre glass reinforced) pipe? -
ANSWERSRough up the outside by sanding it.
What is a pipe spider? - ANSWERSIt is a pipe anchor that provides lateral stability to
the pipe to prevent bowing and to ensure axial movement.
What is the proper procedure when brazing copper to copper refrigerant lines? -
ANSWERSSilphos
, When planning your daily work activities you should coordinate the work with whom? -
ANSWERSYou and all the other trades involved
What are the two general weights or wall thicknesses that copper and brass pipe are
produced in? - ANSWERSRegular weight and extra strong weight
What type of knot would you use if you needed an eye in the middle of the line? -
ANSWERSRunning bowline
What should you never do to a wooden ladder? - ANSWERSPaint it
What is the correct procedure to anchor a cold sprung expansion loop? -
ANSWERSBefore it is put into service
What is the approximate pressure of a steam trap that has a maximum pressure holding
of 10 bars? - ANSWERS147 psi
What method of layout of fabricated fittings requires you make a template and apply the
template to the pipe directly? - ANSWERSTemplate development method
Who writes up the deficiency list on the job? - ANSWERSThe engineer or architect
designer
What tool is used to make a "J" groove on a pipe? - ANSWERSLathe
If you have a gate valve that is leaking at the packing, when can you make a MINOR
repair? - ANSWERSAfter the pressure is released
What can be installed to eliminate undue motor noise from base mounted pumps? -
ANSWERSFlexible joint
When installing an expansion joint on a pipeline where would you install an anchor? -
ANSWERSUpstream and Downstream
When commissioning a lube oil system what procedure must be performed first? -
ANSWERSFlushed and pickled
What material is used for the transportation of sulphuric acid? - ANSWERSSeamless
carbon steel pipe
What is the purpose of the fusible plug on the bottom of the Acetylene tank cylinder? -
ANSWERSTo allow the plug to melt in case of a fire and have a controlled escape
instead of a violent explosion
If you had 12-inch pipe hanging from three 2 ton chain falls what would you do before
going to lunch? - ANSWERSLower it back to the ground
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
When using a magnetic drill above ground what safety precaution should you take? -
ANSWERSSecure it with a lock and chain.
What type of gasket is normally associated with chlorine when not exposed to a
weathering condition? - ANSWERSNatural rubber
What type of tool do you use when marking the angle of a pipe? - ANSWERSContour
marker
What rod or rods are used to perform a polarity check when performing a polarity check
if the welding machine terminals are not marked ? - ANSWERSE-6010
Who do you consult with about information or clarity on the drawings? - ANSWERSThe
Engineer
When rigging a 30' long piece of 10" FRP pipe What is the correct method? -
ANSWERS2 slings each single wrapped and choked.
What do you do right after you cut a piece of pipe on a threading machine? -
ANSWERSReam it.
Wrought steel pipe is referred to as what kind of pipe? - ANSWERSWrought steel pipe
is another term given to carbon steel pipe because of the method of manufacturing.
How many inches of water column are there approximately in 2 atmospheric pressures?
- ANSWERS814 inches of WC
What is the minimum length of a wrap around when marking out a pipe for a square
pipe cut? - ANSWERS1 1/4 x the outside diameter of the pipe
How do you prepare a "butt strap" joint on a FRP (fibre glass reinforced) pipe? -
ANSWERSRough up the outside by sanding it.
What is a pipe spider? - ANSWERSIt is a pipe anchor that provides lateral stability to
the pipe to prevent bowing and to ensure axial movement.
What is the proper procedure when brazing copper to copper refrigerant lines? -
ANSWERSSilphos
, When planning your daily work activities you should coordinate the work with whom? -
ANSWERSYou and all the other trades involved
What are the two general weights or wall thicknesses that copper and brass pipe are
produced in? - ANSWERSRegular weight and extra strong weight
What type of knot would you use if you needed an eye in the middle of the line? -
ANSWERSRunning bowline
What should you never do to a wooden ladder? - ANSWERSPaint it
What is the correct procedure to anchor a cold sprung expansion loop? -
ANSWERSBefore it is put into service
What is the approximate pressure of a steam trap that has a maximum pressure holding
of 10 bars? - ANSWERS147 psi
What method of layout of fabricated fittings requires you make a template and apply the
template to the pipe directly? - ANSWERSTemplate development method
Who writes up the deficiency list on the job? - ANSWERSThe engineer or architect
designer
What tool is used to make a "J" groove on a pipe? - ANSWERSLathe
If you have a gate valve that is leaking at the packing, when can you make a MINOR
repair? - ANSWERSAfter the pressure is released
What can be installed to eliminate undue motor noise from base mounted pumps? -
ANSWERSFlexible joint
When installing an expansion joint on a pipeline where would you install an anchor? -
ANSWERSUpstream and Downstream
When commissioning a lube oil system what procedure must be performed first? -
ANSWERSFlushed and pickled
What material is used for the transportation of sulphuric acid? - ANSWERSSeamless
carbon steel pipe
What is the purpose of the fusible plug on the bottom of the Acetylene tank cylinder? -
ANSWERSTo allow the plug to melt in case of a fire and have a controlled escape
instead of a violent explosion
If you had 12-inch pipe hanging from three 2 ton chain falls what would you do before
going to lunch? - ANSWERSLower it back to the ground
