Journeyman Test Prep
In wood structures, notches on the end of the joists shall not exceed ___________ the joist
depth.
A. one fourth
B. 6% of
C. 1/2 of
D. 10% of - ANSA. one-fourth
Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded,
piping installed, and ___________ backfill is put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks,
broken concrete, frozen chunks, and other rubble that would damage or break the piping or
cause corrosive action, clean backfill shall be on the jobsite.
A. after
B. before
C. as the - ANSB. before
For a gas appliance, the volume of gas to be provided, in cubic feet per hour, may be
determined ___________________
A. where an input rating is not indicated, from the gas supplier
B. where an input rating is not indicated, from the appliance manufacturer
C. directly from the manufacturers input ratings of the appliances served
D. all of the above - ANSD. all of the above
Hazardous exhaust systems shall be ________ other types of exhaust systems
A. used in conjunction with
B. installed higher than
C. independent of
D. none of these - ANSC. independent of
A manually or automatically controlled device to regulate draft or the rate of flow of air or
combustion gases
A. air valve
B. power air controller
C. damper
D. check valve - ANSC. damper
Ducts and air transfer openings constructed of approved materials, in accordance with Section
603, that penetrate the ceiling membrane of a fire-resistance - rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling
shall be protected with which of the following:
A. a shaft enclosure in accordance with Sections 707 of the International Building Code
, B. a listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a duct penetrates the
ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly
C. a listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a diffuser with no duct
attached penetrates the ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly
D. one of the above - ANSD. one of the above
For duct conveying explosive or flammable vapors, fumes or dust, the termination point of
exhaust outlets and ducts discharging to the outdoors shall be located a minimum distance of
________ above adjoining grade
A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 40 feet - ANSA. 10 feet
Type 1 hoods shall be secured in place by ____________
A. galvanized steel brackets
B. wood, plastic, or metal supports
C. metal supports
D. noncombustible supports - ANSD. noncombustible supports
In hydronic piping systems shut offs shall be installed on _______ of a pressure reducing valve
A. the supply side
B. the return side
C. both sides
D. any of these - ANSC. both sides
Every steam boiler shall have a __________
A. water-gauge glass and a pressure gauge
B. water-gauge glass
C. pressure gauge
D. A or B and C
E. none of these - ANSD. A or B and C
The minimum chimney connector thickness for a low-heat appliance with a 6" diameter
connecter is:
A. 16 gauge
B. 24 gauge
C. 12 gauge
D. 10 gauge - ANSB. 24 gauge
The gauging of inside oil tanks by means of measuring sticks shall _________
A. be the method of choice
B. be permitted
C. not be permitted - ANSC. not be permitted
In wood structures, notches on the end of the joists shall not exceed ___________ the joist
depth.
A. one fourth
B. 6% of
C. 1/2 of
D. 10% of - ANSA. one-fourth
Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded,
piping installed, and ___________ backfill is put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks,
broken concrete, frozen chunks, and other rubble that would damage or break the piping or
cause corrosive action, clean backfill shall be on the jobsite.
A. after
B. before
C. as the - ANSB. before
For a gas appliance, the volume of gas to be provided, in cubic feet per hour, may be
determined ___________________
A. where an input rating is not indicated, from the gas supplier
B. where an input rating is not indicated, from the appliance manufacturer
C. directly from the manufacturers input ratings of the appliances served
D. all of the above - ANSD. all of the above
Hazardous exhaust systems shall be ________ other types of exhaust systems
A. used in conjunction with
B. installed higher than
C. independent of
D. none of these - ANSC. independent of
A manually or automatically controlled device to regulate draft or the rate of flow of air or
combustion gases
A. air valve
B. power air controller
C. damper
D. check valve - ANSC. damper
Ducts and air transfer openings constructed of approved materials, in accordance with Section
603, that penetrate the ceiling membrane of a fire-resistance - rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling
shall be protected with which of the following:
A. a shaft enclosure in accordance with Sections 707 of the International Building Code
, B. a listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a duct penetrates the
ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly
C. a listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a diffuser with no duct
attached penetrates the ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly
D. one of the above - ANSD. one of the above
For duct conveying explosive or flammable vapors, fumes or dust, the termination point of
exhaust outlets and ducts discharging to the outdoors shall be located a minimum distance of
________ above adjoining grade
A. 10 feet
B. 20 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 40 feet - ANSA. 10 feet
Type 1 hoods shall be secured in place by ____________
A. galvanized steel brackets
B. wood, plastic, or metal supports
C. metal supports
D. noncombustible supports - ANSD. noncombustible supports
In hydronic piping systems shut offs shall be installed on _______ of a pressure reducing valve
A. the supply side
B. the return side
C. both sides
D. any of these - ANSC. both sides
Every steam boiler shall have a __________
A. water-gauge glass and a pressure gauge
B. water-gauge glass
C. pressure gauge
D. A or B and C
E. none of these - ANSD. A or B and C
The minimum chimney connector thickness for a low-heat appliance with a 6" diameter
connecter is:
A. 16 gauge
B. 24 gauge
C. 12 gauge
D. 10 gauge - ANSB. 24 gauge
The gauging of inside oil tanks by means of measuring sticks shall _________
A. be the method of choice
B. be permitted
C. not be permitted - ANSC. not be permitted
