PRACTICE PLUMBING RED SEAL-FALL 2026- EXAM BANK
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What huge disaster occurred on 1885 that started the process of Regulations
and Standards in the pipe trade industry? Answer - Twenty seven boilers
exploded at the Henry Clay mine leveling an entire town.
How many steps must be followed when putting on a full body harness?
Answer - 5
Which is the most commonly used shackle in rigging? Answer - Anchor type
with screw pin
What would it mean if a boiler or vessel design was given the CNR number
531.7 based on CSA standards? Answer - It means the design was done in
New Brunswick.
Wastewater in a normal residential application is composed of approximately
_________ percent solids Answer - 0.1
What material is used to fabricate chain slings? Answer - Alloy steel
The polyethylene drop pipe of a submersible pipe should be equipped with a
_______ arrestor to stop movement of the pipe during pump starting and
stopping Answer - Torque
,What does Bill C-45 provide? Answer - That infraction could result in criminal
charges.
Which disc globe valve can be used on high pressure and small line size
applications? Answer - Needle
Linear gradient ceiling panels are available in sizes up to a maximum of _____
metres in length Answer - 4.88m
According to the NFPA, water flow alarms and supervisory devices used on
standpipe systems should be tested Answer - Quarterly
The NFPA 13R was developed and is intended for the installation of sprinkler
systems in Answer - Residential Occupancies
What type of valve is suitable for all service conditions where laminar flow of
the fluid is present? Answer - Split wedge-Disc valve
Describe ammonia pipe finish: Answer - Pipe cleaned and free of any oil,
lacquer or varnish.
What is the most common type of common bonding agent for grinding wheels?
Answer - Vitrified.
What is the maximum recommended operating temperature in degrees Celsius
for grove jointed PVC pipe? Answer - 38 Degrees C
Which valve has a straight through pattern and offers very little resistance to
the flow of fluids? Answer - Gate Valve
, A characteristic of electrical hot water tanks is the _____time for replenishing
the hot water supply Answer - Slow
How is a grinding wheel classified? Answer - By abrasive type, size and
bonding material.
What does a trip hammer do? Answer - Dish plate Material
What type of flange gaskets are flat metal gaskets with concentric groves into
the face? Answer - Serrated
The stadia lines on optical builders levels are used to Answer - estimate
horizontal distances
What size of water supply line is required for a bidet, in inches? Answer - 3/8''
What clamp type is known as a toolmakers clamp? Answer - The parallel
clamp.
What type of punch is used for making corresponding marks on two pieces of
an assembly to permit reassembly in the original position? Answer - A centre
punch
What is an "undulated set" on a hacksaw blade? Answer - Short sections of
the teeth are bent in opposite directions.
Where are solid ring hangers used to attach pipe? Answer - Where no
adjustment or gradient is necessary.
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What huge disaster occurred on 1885 that started the process of Regulations
and Standards in the pipe trade industry? Answer - Twenty seven boilers
exploded at the Henry Clay mine leveling an entire town.
How many steps must be followed when putting on a full body harness?
Answer - 5
Which is the most commonly used shackle in rigging? Answer - Anchor type
with screw pin
What would it mean if a boiler or vessel design was given the CNR number
531.7 based on CSA standards? Answer - It means the design was done in
New Brunswick.
Wastewater in a normal residential application is composed of approximately
_________ percent solids Answer - 0.1
What material is used to fabricate chain slings? Answer - Alloy steel
The polyethylene drop pipe of a submersible pipe should be equipped with a
_______ arrestor to stop movement of the pipe during pump starting and
stopping Answer - Torque
,What does Bill C-45 provide? Answer - That infraction could result in criminal
charges.
Which disc globe valve can be used on high pressure and small line size
applications? Answer - Needle
Linear gradient ceiling panels are available in sizes up to a maximum of _____
metres in length Answer - 4.88m
According to the NFPA, water flow alarms and supervisory devices used on
standpipe systems should be tested Answer - Quarterly
The NFPA 13R was developed and is intended for the installation of sprinkler
systems in Answer - Residential Occupancies
What type of valve is suitable for all service conditions where laminar flow of
the fluid is present? Answer - Split wedge-Disc valve
Describe ammonia pipe finish: Answer - Pipe cleaned and free of any oil,
lacquer or varnish.
What is the most common type of common bonding agent for grinding wheels?
Answer - Vitrified.
What is the maximum recommended operating temperature in degrees Celsius
for grove jointed PVC pipe? Answer - 38 Degrees C
Which valve has a straight through pattern and offers very little resistance to
the flow of fluids? Answer - Gate Valve
, A characteristic of electrical hot water tanks is the _____time for replenishing
the hot water supply Answer - Slow
How is a grinding wheel classified? Answer - By abrasive type, size and
bonding material.
What does a trip hammer do? Answer - Dish plate Material
What type of flange gaskets are flat metal gaskets with concentric groves into
the face? Answer - Serrated
The stadia lines on optical builders levels are used to Answer - estimate
horizontal distances
What size of water supply line is required for a bidet, in inches? Answer - 3/8''
What clamp type is known as a toolmakers clamp? Answer - The parallel
clamp.
What type of punch is used for making corresponding marks on two pieces of
an assembly to permit reassembly in the original position? Answer - A centre
punch
What is an "undulated set" on a hacksaw blade? Answer - Short sections of
the teeth are bent in opposite directions.
Where are solid ring hangers used to attach pipe? Answer - Where no
adjustment or gradient is necessary.
