SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKER EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool for threading a
round rod is a. Answer: die
⩥ A rasp is a. Answer: type of coarse file
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool to use to tighten a
round nut which has a series of notches cut in its outer surface is a(n)
_____________ wrench. Answer: spanner
⩥ Small leaks resulting form poor threads on steel or wrought iron water
pipes will often stop because the leaky threads are in time filled with.
Answer: rust
⩥ A metal that can be rolled or beaten into very fine sheets is said to be.
Answer: malleable
⩥ To rod a sewer pipe means MOST likely to. Answer: clean it out by
means of rod
,⩥ Of the following abrasives, the one which is the LEAST coarse is.
Answer: crocus cloth
⩥ In order to permit free passage of water in one direction only and
prevent a reversal of flow in the pipe, it a necessary to use a
____________ valve.. Answer: check
⩥ Assume that a cubic foot of water contains 7 1/2 gallons. The number
of gallons of water which could be contained in a rectangular tank 3 feet
long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feet deep is MOST NEARLY. Answer: 90
⩥ The weight, impounds, of cubic foot of fresh water is MOST
NEARLY. Answer: 62.4
⩥ The total weight, in pounds, of ten bags of Portland cements is MOST
NEARLY ____________ pounds.. Answer: 940
⩥ If a concrete mix is said to be 1:2:4, this would means that the mix is
made up of 1 part by 1. Answer: volume of cement to 2 parts by volume
of sand to 4 parts by volume of coarse aggregate
⩥ The ratio of weight of substance to the weight of an equal volume of
water is called the ______________ of the substance.. Answer: specific
gravity
,⩥ Of the following, the pipe fitting which has four openings which
permits connecting a line at right angles to another line is called a(n).
Answer: cross
⩥ To tighten a nut where only a short swing of the wrench handle is
possible, it is BEST to use a ______________ wrench.. Answer: ratchet
⩥ Of the following, the proper tool to use to remove the burr from the
inside of a pipe is a. Answer: reamer
⩥ Fitting commonly used with copper pipe should be made of. Answer:
brass
⩥ With respect to pipe, the abbreviation I.P.S. means. Answer: Iron Pipe
Size
⩥ A Stillon wrench is the proper wrench to use when tightening a.
Answer: pipe fitting
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool to use for cutting
wood along the grain is a ___________ saw. Answer: cross-cut
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool to use to cut internal
screw threads is a. Answer: tap
, ⩥ A center punches id the proper tool used to. Answer: dent metal prior
to drilling
⩥ The one of the following knots which can be safety used for tying
together the ends of two dry ropes of the same size is a. Answer: square
knot
⩥ The PRIMARY purpose of a trap under a plumbing fixture is to.
Answer: act as a seal against sewer gas
⩥ The one of the following which contains exactly 10 board feet is a
broad 10 feet long, inches wide, ____________ inch(es) thick.. Answer:
12; 1
⩥ Short pieces of pipe threaded on both ends are called. Answer: nipples
⩥ The unit of electrical capacitance is the. Answer: farad
⩥ As used in the electrical industry, BX means. Answer: insulated wires
in flexible metal tubing
⩥ The word malodorous as used in the above paragraph means MOST
NEARLY. Answer: fetid
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool for threading a
round rod is a. Answer: die
⩥ A rasp is a. Answer: type of coarse file
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool to use to tighten a
round nut which has a series of notches cut in its outer surface is a(n)
_____________ wrench. Answer: spanner
⩥ Small leaks resulting form poor threads on steel or wrought iron water
pipes will often stop because the leaky threads are in time filled with.
Answer: rust
⩥ A metal that can be rolled or beaten into very fine sheets is said to be.
Answer: malleable
⩥ To rod a sewer pipe means MOST likely to. Answer: clean it out by
means of rod
,⩥ Of the following abrasives, the one which is the LEAST coarse is.
Answer: crocus cloth
⩥ In order to permit free passage of water in one direction only and
prevent a reversal of flow in the pipe, it a necessary to use a
____________ valve.. Answer: check
⩥ Assume that a cubic foot of water contains 7 1/2 gallons. The number
of gallons of water which could be contained in a rectangular tank 3 feet
long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feet deep is MOST NEARLY. Answer: 90
⩥ The weight, impounds, of cubic foot of fresh water is MOST
NEARLY. Answer: 62.4
⩥ The total weight, in pounds, of ten bags of Portland cements is MOST
NEARLY ____________ pounds.. Answer: 940
⩥ If a concrete mix is said to be 1:2:4, this would means that the mix is
made up of 1 part by 1. Answer: volume of cement to 2 parts by volume
of sand to 4 parts by volume of coarse aggregate
⩥ The ratio of weight of substance to the weight of an equal volume of
water is called the ______________ of the substance.. Answer: specific
gravity
,⩥ Of the following, the pipe fitting which has four openings which
permits connecting a line at right angles to another line is called a(n).
Answer: cross
⩥ To tighten a nut where only a short swing of the wrench handle is
possible, it is BEST to use a ______________ wrench.. Answer: ratchet
⩥ Of the following, the proper tool to use to remove the burr from the
inside of a pipe is a. Answer: reamer
⩥ Fitting commonly used with copper pipe should be made of. Answer:
brass
⩥ With respect to pipe, the abbreviation I.P.S. means. Answer: Iron Pipe
Size
⩥ A Stillon wrench is the proper wrench to use when tightening a.
Answer: pipe fitting
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool to use for cutting
wood along the grain is a ___________ saw. Answer: cross-cut
⩥ The one of the following which is the proper tool to use to cut internal
screw threads is a. Answer: tap
, ⩥ A center punches id the proper tool used to. Answer: dent metal prior
to drilling
⩥ The one of the following knots which can be safety used for tying
together the ends of two dry ropes of the same size is a. Answer: square
knot
⩥ The PRIMARY purpose of a trap under a plumbing fixture is to.
Answer: act as a seal against sewer gas
⩥ The one of the following which contains exactly 10 board feet is a
broad 10 feet long, inches wide, ____________ inch(es) thick.. Answer:
12; 1
⩥ Short pieces of pipe threaded on both ends are called. Answer: nipples
⩥ The unit of electrical capacitance is the. Answer: farad
⩥ As used in the electrical industry, BX means. Answer: insulated wires
in flexible metal tubing
⩥ The word malodorous as used in the above paragraph means MOST
NEARLY. Answer: fetid
