Plumbing Test Q2| 69 Questions | With Complete Solutions

Refining iron ore requires extreme heat and a reducing agent to draw oxygen out of the iron-ore. This reducing agent, called coke, is a grayish black substance composed mostly of carbon. True or False correct answer: True What are the two colors of oakum most commonly used by plumbers? correct answer: White and Brown What drainage fitting allows you to place horizontal runs and vertical runs centrally? correct answer: Double Sanitary Tee Fixture traps prevent sewer gases and odors from entering the building. The next most important role of fixture traps is to: correct answer: Obstruct vermin - mice, snakes, and rats A piece of black steel pipe with a diameter of 1/8" to 2" that is threaded at both ends and 7 inches long would be referred to as? correct answer: Right or left nipple Ball valves that are used as shutoffs for gas equipment shall be what type? correct answer: Full-port Frequent operation and precise control of flow can be achieved using what type of valve? correct answer: Globe Valve What type of fitting cannot be used as a gas piping connection? correct answer: Bushing A _____________is installed in a public toilet facility is typically made vandal resistant. correct answer: Wall hydrant/sillcock Prior to January 1st, 1994 water closets/toilets used at least _______ gallons of water per flush cycle correct answer: 3.5 When in use by the occupants, a garbage disposal should only be operated while__________water is running through it. correct answer: Cold True or False - A sink is a basin designed for the primary purpose of washing hands and face correct answer: False Qualified applicants for examination who are Veterans when making application for examination shall file a copy of their ________________Discharge Papers/Separation Papers correct answer: DD-214 Applicants of the Journeyman plumbers exam who do not retest or pass the exam within ______________from the most recent date of failure shall be required to retake all parts of the examination correct answer: One year An apprentice license shall not be renewed (nor shall the licensee be eligible for a new license) after ___________ from the date the license was originally granted. correct answer: Ten years A ___________________ is any pipe that conveys the discharge of toilets, urinals, or fixtures having similar functions to the building drain or building sewer. The discharge may be conveyed with or without the discharge from other fixtures. correct answer: Soil pipe