Masonry
How many cubic feet of concrete are in a cubic yard?
27 cubic ft
If there are 12" in one foot, How many inches are in 6'-4"?
A. 79"
B. 72"
C. 76"
C. 76"
In a basic wiring there are usually three colored wires, white, black, and green. What is the green wire?
A. Hot wire
B. Neutral wire
C. Ground wire
C. Ground wire
If you are injured in a construction project you should do which if the following?
A. Cover your wound with tape and continue working
B. Stop what you are doing, report the incident to your supervisor, and get proper first aid
C. Try to keep blood off your project
B. Stop what you are doing, report the problem, and get proper first aid
If I double the size of a plumbing pipe from 1" to 2", how much more capacity does the pipe have to carry water through it?
A. None, it does not change
B. 2x the capacity
C. 4x the capacity
C. 4x the capacity
What does CMU stand for?
Concrete Masonry Unit
What purpose is a speed square commonly used for?
A. Marking a crosscut
B. Marking a rip cut
C. Measuring the length of a board
A. Marking a crosscut
Why should you never use a aluminum ladder when performing electrical work?
A. They are too heavy to carry
B. They conduct electricity
C. They don't last as long as a fiberglass ladder
B. They conduct electricity
What is PPE?
A. Personal protective eye wear
B. Protect personal exceptions
C. Personal Protective equipment
C. Personal protective equipment
If I were a plumber and I purchased sections of pipe that are 20' long, how many pieces of pipe would it take me to install a water line that is 127' long?
A. 4 pieces
B. 7 pieces
C. 3 pieces
B. 7 pieces
What are the main ingredients of concrete?
A. Portland cement
B. Sand
C. Aggregate
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A crosscut refers to what?
A. Cutting with the with grain
B. Cutting across the wood grain
C. Neither of the above
B. Cutting across the wood grain
When working on electrical projects work should always completed while the system is energized, True or False?
False, the electricity should always be shut off before working on a system
In our PMHS shop class what must you wear at all times while using tools of any kind?
A. Respirator
B. Safety Glasses
C. Gloves
B. Safety Glasses
If I picked up a piece of pipe and "SCH 40" was printed on the side of the pipe, what does that refer to?
A. The length of the pipe
B. The thickness of the pipe
C. The diameter of the pipe
B. The thickness of the pipe
The substance used to hold bricks, block, etc. together is known as?
A. Glue
B. Grout
C. Mortar
C. Mortar
What should you do to prevent hardwood from splitting when driving screws?
A. Run the screws into the wood very quickly
B. Run the screws in at an angle
C. Drill a hole slightly larger than the screw diameter first
C. Drill a hole slightly larger than the screw diameter first
What is the voltage in a normal household electrical system?
1. 110 volts
2. 440 volts
3. 220 volts
1. 110 volts
OSHA stands for what?
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. Occupational Student Health Alliance
C. On Standard High Achievement
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
An "elbow" is a type pf plumbing fitting that bends how many degrees?
A. 45 degrees
B. 90 degrees
C. 180 degrees
D. Both A and B
D. Both A and B
What are the dimensions of a concrete block?
A. 6"x 6"x12"
B. 8"x8"x16"
C. 9"x9"x14"
B. 8"x8"x16"
If Area=Length x Width, how many square feet are in a sheet of plywood that is 4'x8'?
A. 32 square feet
B. 64 square feet
C. 16 square feet
A. 32 square feet
What safety procedure is used on job sites to protect workers from electrical shocks when working on a specific system?
A. Lock Out, Tag Out
B. Economic
C. Power inverters
A. Lock Out, Tag Out (or LOTO)
Why are hard hats made of nonmetallic materials?
A. Metal is too heavy
B. Plastic is easier to produce
C. Plastic does not conduct electricity
C. Plastic does not conduct electricity
PVC and Copper pipe are both commonly used in household plumbing systems, True or False?
True