QUESTION BANK PREPARED ON THE BASIS OF NCVT PLUMBER TRADE TEXT BOOK FIRST SEMESTER

12. What is the use of engineer’s steel rule?

Ans. To measure the linear dimensions.
1.1 SAFETY AND FIRST AID 13. Steel rules are made of
Ans. Spring steel or stainless steel
1. In case of drowned causality 14. Q. What is the reading accuracy of the steel rule?
Ans. Turn the victim upside down to drain the water from lungs Ans. 0.5mm
2. To stop the bleeding 15. What type of error may occur if the steel rule is not read vertically?
Ans. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding point Ans. Parallax.
3. All the pipe joints must be 16. Name the two systems of measurements marked on steel rule?
Ans. Water tight Ans. Centimeter and inches.
4. The handles of hammers must be 17. How to protect steel rule from damages?
Ans. Rigidly connected Ans. Don’t place them along with other cutting tools. Apply a thin layer
5. The Latin word for lead was of oil when not in use
Ans. Plumbum. 18. What are the advantages of steel tape?
6. The man who installing lead pipe was called: Ans. It is a light tool. Metric units and FPS units are marked. One end
Ans. Plumbarias. can be hooked.
7. are used while working in a workshop for protection of legs. 19. What is the disadvantage of steel
Ans. Safety boots. tape? Ans. Unable to support self-weight.
8. are used for protection of eyes in 20. What are the marking Medias?
workshops. Ans. Safety goggles. Ans. Prussian blue, white wash, cellulose lacquer, copper sulphate.
9. is used for prevention of head injury. 21. The marking media, which is not recommended for high
Ans. Helmet. accuracy is:
10. are used for accident prevention of hands & fingers. Ans. White wash.
Ans. Hand gloves. 22. The marking media, which takes more time for drying is:
11. is used to prevent injuries to chest, stomach or Ans. Prussian blue.
frontal portion of our body from heating, firing etc. 23. The marking media, which poisonous is:
Ans. Leather aprons. Ans. Copper sulphates.
24. The marking media, which dries quickly, is:
BASIC TOOLS Ans. Cellulose lacquer.
25. What is the use of
STEEL RULE scriber? Ans. To scribing lines.
26. Scribers are made of 40. The weight of an engineer’s hammer , used for marking purpose
? Ans. High carbon steel. Ans. 250 g
27. How to maintain sharpness in scriber? 41. If strike a hardened surface with a hammer
Ans. By grinding and hammering. Ans. It may bounce
28. Why corks are put on scriber point when not in use?
Ans. To prevent accidents.
29. What is the use of surface gauge?
PUNCH
Ans. Scribing lines parallel to a datum surface.
30. what are the advantages of universal surface gauge? 42. Punches are made out
Ans. Spindle can be set to any position. of Ans. High carbon steel
Fine adjustment can be made. 43. What is the use of
Can be used on cylindrical surface also. punch? Ans. Permanent
marking.
44. What are the two types of
HAMMER punches? Ans. Centre punch and prick
punch.
31. What is the use of engineer’s hammer? 45. The angle of centre punch is:
Ans. Striking purpose. Ans. 900
32. What are the parts of hammer? 46. The angle of prick punch is:
Ans. Head and handle. Ans. 60° /30°
33. What are the parts of hammer head? 47. The...........punch is used for making witness marks.
Ans. Face, peen, cheek and eye hole. Ans. 600prick punch. (Dot punch)
34. What are the different shapes of peen? 48. The..........punch is used for locating holes.
Ans. Ball peen, cross peen and straight Ans. Centre punch.
peen. 49. The..........punch is used for making light punch mark for position
35. How an engineer’s hammer is specified? the dividers.
Ans. By their weight and shape of peen. Ans. 300 prick punch.
36. Which portions of hammer is hardened? 50. The punches are made
Ans. Face and peen. of: Ans. High carbon steel.
37. The ……… peen hammer is used for riveting. VICE
Ans. Ball peen. 51. What is the use of bench vice?
38. The..............peen hammer is used for spreading the metal in one Ans. Holding devices.
direction. 52. How the size of vice is
Ans. Cross peen. stated? Ans. By the width of the
39. The.............peen hammer is used at the corners. jaw.
Ans. Straight peen. 53. What is the use of soft jaws?
Ans. To hold finished work.
54. A quick opening type pipe vice consisting: 68. Why files are made to different shapes?
Ans. Two jaws. Ans. To file and finish components to different shapes.
55. The vice which is most commonly used by the plumber is: 69. What is pinning of the file?
Ans. Pipe vice. Ans. Clogging of metal chips between teeth of file.
56. vice is used for holding round sections of metal, tubes 70. How pinning is removed?
and pipes. Ans. By using a file card (file brush)
Ans. Pipe vice. 71. The cross section of the diamond file is ?
57. In vice, screw is vertical and Ans. Triangle.
movable. Ans. Pipe vice. 72. The file used for filing sharp grooves is:
58. vice consist of a small collect chuck at one end Ans. Triangular file.
Pin vice 73. file is used for removing rapidly a larger quantity of
59. vice is accurately machined metal. Ans. Rough file.
Tool makers vice 74. file is used in case where a heavy reduction of material is
60. The vice used for holding small diameter required.
jobs. Ans. Pin vice. Ans. Bastard file.
75. File is used to give a good finish on metals.
FILE Ans. Smooth file.
76. file is used to bring the material to a high° of finish.
Ans. Dead smooth file.
61. Files are made of 77. type of filing is done when heavy reduction of material is
Ans. High carbon required
steel Ans. Diagonal
62. The length of file is the distance 78. In type of filing the strokes are at right angles to the longer
from Ans. The tip to the heel side of the work
63. In longer files the teeth will be Ans. Transverse
Ans. Coarser 79. method of filing is commonly used to reduce materials
64. are useful for filing soft metals from the edges of work
Ans. Single cut file Ans. Transverse filing
65. files are useful for filing wood, leather 80. How try square is specified?
etc. Ans. Rasp cut file Ans. By the length of the blade.
66. file is used for removing rapidly a larger quantity of 81. The accuracy of measurement by try square is about
metal Ans. Rough file Ans. 0.02mm per 10mm length
67. What is filing? 82. What is the use of Try square?
Ans. Removing excess material. Ans.To check squareness of a surface to check flatness and marking 90°
83. Spanners are made by the process of Ans. 0.8mm
Ans. Drop forged. 96. For tool steel, high carbon steel mm pitch blade
84. A ring spanner is made of? used Ans. 1.4mm
Ans. Chromium vanadium steel. 97. what are the types of hacksaw frame used?
Ans. Solid frame, Flat type adjustable frame. Tubular type adjustable
CALIPER frame.
98. Hack saw frames are made from
85. What is the use of commonly used calipers? Ans. Mild steel.
Ans. To transfer measurement from a steel rule to a job. 99. The teeth of the hacksaw blade should point
86. How the calipers are classified? Ans. In the direction of the cut and away from the handle
Ans. Based on their joints and their use of legs. 100. When hacksawing apply pressure only during
87. What is the advantage of spring jointed caliper Ans. Forward stroke
Ans. Set quickly with the help of an adjusting nut. 101. Select a fine pitch blade for
88. caliper is used for external measurement. Ans. Thin work
Ans. Outside caliper. 102. In type of blade full length of the blade between the pins
89. caliper is used for internal measurement. is hardened
Ans. Inside caliper. Ans. All hard blade
what is the reading accuracy of an outside micro meter? 103. In type of blade the teeth are
Ans. 0.01mm. hardened Ans. Flexible blade
90. what is the reading accuracy of a vernier caliper? 104. The distance between two adjacent tooth of blade is known as:
Ans. 0.02mm. Ans. Pitch.
105. A hacksaw blade is designated as 300 X 1.8 all hard blade. What
do you meant by 1.8 ?
HACK SAW Ans. Pitch.

91. What is the use of hacksaw?

Ans. To cut metals of different sections. SET HAMMER, FULLERS & BOLSTER
92. The selection of the blade depends on
the Ans. Shape and material to be cut 108. What is the use of set hammer?
93. For soft materials pitch blade is suitable Ans. To set down metals at right
Ans. 1.8 mm angle
94. Hack saw blade cuts on the . 109. are provided for holding set hammer
Ans. Forward stroke. Ans. Wooden or steel- wired handle
95. For conduit and sheet metal mm pitch blade is using 110. are used for necking, shouldering, grooves
etc. Ans. Fullers top and bottom
111. The bottom fuller fits in the
Ans. The hurdle hole of the anvil Ans. The chisel will slip
112. What is the use of bolster 125. If the clearance angle is too
Ans. It is used for upsetting and forming the head of rivets. great Ans. Cut progressively increases
113. is used for forming the head of rivets, bolts 126. If the clearance angle decreases
Ans. bolster Ans. The rake angle increases.
114. A set hammer is made of 127. chisel chips excess metal of welding joints.
Ans. 0.8% carbon steel Ans. Flat
128. chisel is used for cutting key ways, grooves and slots.
DIVIDERS Ans. Cross cut
129. chisel is used for squaring materials at the
115. What are the uses of dividers? corners. Ans. Diamond point
Ans. Scribing circles and arc. 130. chisel is used for cutting C. I. Pipes.
116. Which method of sharpening of divider pin is better? Ans. Diamond point
Ans. Frequent sharpening with oil stone. 131. chisel is used for cutting curved grooves.
117. The sizes of dividers range between Ans. Half round nose
Ans. 50mm to 200 mm 132. chisel is used for separating metals after chain drilling.
118. For correct location seating of the divider legs is used Ans. Web
Ans. Prick punch marks of 300 106. What are the two types of hacksaw teeth setting?
119. The two legs of the divider should always be of Ans. Staggered set and wave set.
Ans. Equal length 107. What are the deciding factors should be followed while selecting
120. Dividers are specified by the hacksaw blade?
Ans. Type of their joints and length Ans. Shape and material to be cut.

CHISEL GRINDING
121. is an operation of removing excess metal with the help of 133. Which are the wheel dressers used for off-hand grinders?
a hammer and chisel Ans. Star wheel dresser, diamond dresser and Abrasive stick.
Ans. Chipping 134. While grinding metals on a grinder the safety device used is .
122.The parts of a chisels are head, body, Ans. Goggles.
Ans. Point or cutting edge 135. grinders are used for heavy duty
123. The cross-section of chisels is usually work? Ans. Pedestal
Ans. Hexagonal or octagonal 136. The work-rests of a grinder must be
124. If the clearance angle is too low Ans. Set very close to the wheels
137. While grinding use
Ans. Only the front part of the grinding wheel 151. What is the use of die in plumbing?
Ans. To cut external thread on cylindrical work pieces.
HAND TAPS AND WRENCHS 152. British standard pipe thread is known as .
Ans. B.S.P.
138. What is the use of hand a tap 153. The distance between the crust and root of thread is called .
? Ans. Used for internal threading. Ans. Depth.
139. Internal threads on pipes are made 154. Die has a slot cut to permit slight variation in
by? Ans. Taps & wrench. size. Ans. Circular split ( Button die)
140.The size of the taps are marked on the 155. dies are stronger in construction.
Ans. Shank Ans. Half.
141. taps are used to start 156. Which die provides greater adjustment?
threads Ans. Taper Ans. Adjustable screw plate die.
142. The intermediate tap has
Ans. 2 rings NUT AND BOLTS
143. is used to align and drive the hand taps correctly
Ans. Tap wrench 157. Is a cutting tool for cutting off thin gauged sheet.
144. tap wrench is most commonly used Ans. Snips.
Ans. Bar type 158. nuts is used where bolts and nuts end threads are to
145. tap wrench is useful work in restricted places be protected from damage.
Ans. T-handle Ans. Domed cap, cap
146. tap wrenches are not 159. nut is used where frequent removal and fixing is
adjustable Ans. Solid type required. Ans. Thumb
147. What is tap drill size 160. The most commonly used nut for structural and machine
Ans. Major diameter minus pitch tool building is
148. What will be the tap size for Ans. Hexagonal nut.
M20 Ans. 17.50 mm 161. services as a locking device
149. While taping, is used for finishing the thread. Ans. Self-locking nut
Ans. Plug tap ( Bottoming tap) 162. Self-locking nuts are not used with
Ans. Studs
DIE & DIE STOCK 163. are used along with studs on machine tool
fixing Ans. T-nuts
150. A tool used in cutting external thread is called? 164. The nominal size of split pin is
Ans. Die. Ans. Diameter of the hole
165. washers are available with single or double 180. The formula generally used for determining the diameter of the
coil Ans. Spring washer rivets
166. nut is used in machine building and structure Ans. D=1.2t
work. Ans. Hexagonal nut. 181. Length of snap head rivet is
167. nut is used where frequent adjustments are to be Ans. L=t+1.5D
made. Ans. Wing nut. 182. The triangular formation of rivet placement is called
168. nut is used in coach building. Ans. Zigzag riveting
Ans. Square nut. 183. is used to form the final shape of then
RIVETS rivet Ans. Snap
169. Riveting is a 184. is used to align the holes to be
Ans. Permanent joint riveted Ans. Drift
170. are fasteners used for jointing metal sheets and plates in
fabrication work
Ans. Rivets
171. rivets are most commonly used for structural work
1.2. CARPENTRY
Ans. Snap head
172. rivet is very strong
Ans. Pan head
WOOD WORKING TOOLS
173. rivets are used in heavy construction
185. Which are the two measuring tools that are used by
Ans. Pan head
carpenters? Ans. Four fold wooden rule and steel rule
174. rivets is mainly used in fabrication where projection of
186. What is the use of wooden folding rule?
rivet head has to be avoided
Ans. Taking linear measurement
Ans. Countersunk head
187. What is the length of four fold wooden rule?
175. The standard countersunk head has an angle of _
Ans. 60cm
Ans. 90°
176. rivets are used to reduce the height of the rivet head
above the metal surface. CHISEL
Ans. Mushroom head
177. rivets are using in very thin sheet metal fabrication 188. What is the use of chisel?
Ans. Flat head Ans. Shaping and finishing the parts of wood joints.
178. The length of a rivet is indicated by 189. How the size of chisel is decided?
Ans. The Shank length Ans. By the width of blade.
179. Large diameter rivets are usually 190. chisel is used for general chiseling
Ans. Hot worked work. Ans. Firmer chisel
191. chisel is used for clean sharp corners.
Ans. Bevel edge firmer
HOLDING DEVICES
192. chisel is used for finishing work.
Ans. Paring 206. Which are the three holding devices used by carpenters?
193. chisel is used for rectangular holes. Ans. Carpenters vice, “G” clamp and bench hook.
Ans. Mortise 207. What is the use of bench hook?
194. chisel blade is thin with edge beveled Ans. To hold the job and protect the work bench and surface from
Ans. Paring damages.
195. chisel posses a rectangular sectioned steel blade 208. is also known as cutting board
Ans. Firmer Ans. Bench hook
196. What are the uses of straight edge?
Ans. Drawing straight line and testing flatness.
JACKPLANE
WOOD WORKING SAW
209. What are the uses of planes in
197. What is the use of saws for carpenters? carpentry? Ans. To produce flat and smooth
Ans. To cut timber to required size and surface.
shape. 210. The correct bevel of rounded blade of a jack plane is restored by
198. What is the use of tenon-saw? grinding it over
Ans. To make fine cuts Ans. Grind stone.
199. saw is also known as back saw 211. Name three types of planes used in carpentry?
Ans. Tenon-saw Ans. Jack plane, smoothening plane and rebate plane.
200. Best quality of saw is made from 212. is used for initial plaining of timber.
Ans. Spring steel Ans. Jack plane.
201. A sawblade with less number of teeth per inch has 213. How to adjust the plane blade if the cutting edge of the blade is
Ans. Bigger teeth not parallel to the bottom face of the plane
202. What is the tool used to set teeth of a Ans. Move the adjusting lever
saw? Ans. Setters 214. plane is used for finishing the job.
203. Rake angle of hand saw is Ans. Smoothening plane.
Ans. 8° to 90° 215. Why sharpening of a plane blade is required?
204. Rake angle of tenon-saw is Ans. To get good surface finish and perfect plane.
Ans. 25degree to 30°
205. What is the purpose of keeping saw in good condition?
Ans. To perform the sawing operation with ease and
accuracy.
 INDIAN TIMBER
MARKING GAUGE
228. State five names of Indian timbers. ?
216. What is the use of marking gauge Ans. Teak, Deodar, Mango, Babul,
Ans. Marking lines parallel to the face of the edge at any given Bamboo.
distance 229. What should be the moisture content when density of timber is
217. How to retain the measurement taken in a marking gauge? determined?
Ans. By tightening the thumb screw. Ans. 12%
218. What are the uses of try square? 230. What is “Grain” in wood?
Ans. Marking and checking right angles. Checking flatness. Ans. Direction of growth cells
231. Name the three defects in timber?
GLUE Ans. Knots, Shrinkage and shake.
232. What is the colour of teak wood
Ans. Hard wood- rich brown, sapwood – pale yellow
219. glue is a mixture of skin, bone and acid
233. How much is the average weight of 1 m3 teak
Ans. Animal glue
wood Ans. 650kg
220. glue is a chemical extract from curds of skimmed milk
234. is a non-porous wood
and ingredients
Ans. Deodar
Ans. Casein glue
235. Name the three defects caused due to uneven shrinkage?
221. Casein glue should be consumed within
Ans. Twisting, Cupping and caulking.
Ans. 8 hours
236. Name the three types of shakes in timber?
222. glue is water resistant
Ans. Radial, star and cup.
Ans. Casein
237. wood is used for ship building.
223. glue is extensively used in the manufacture of
Ans. Teak wood
plywood Ans. Resin
224. glue is not suitable for wood work
Ans. Vegetable FASTENING
225. glue is made by adding an alkali to beef
blood Ans. Blood albumen 238. What is the purpose of „Nail‟ in wood works?
226. glue is available in the form of flakes Ans. To fasten two pieces of wood.
Ans. Blood albumen 239. How nails are specified?
227. glue is strong and water Ans. Length, type and gauge number.
proof Ans. Blood albumen 240. What is the purpose of screws in wood work?
Ans. To fasten two pieces with additional strength and durability.
254. lap joint is used where two parts of a frame cross each
241. State three types of nail generally used in plumbing? other at a distance from the ends
Ans. Wire nail, wire clout nail, Cuttack or stud wire tack. Ans. Cross-lap joint
242. How lengths are measured in screws?
Ans. From point of screw up to portion it can enter in wood.
243. Why the screws are preferred than wire nail?
Ans. It is strong and durable.
1.3 GAS WELDING
244. screw is used for general purpose.
Ans. Counter sunk wood 255. What is oxy-acetylene welding
245. screw is used for fixing thin sheets to Ans. It is a method of jointing metals by heating them to the melting
woods. Ans. Round head wood point using a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gases
246. screw is used for fixing thick sheets to 256. cylinders are painted in Black in clour
woods. Ans. Raised head wood screw. Ans. Oxygen
247. screw is used for heavy duty 257. Capacity of oxygen gas cylinder is
work. Ans. Coach screw. Ans. 7m3
248. screw is tightened by a spanner. 258. Pressure ranging of oxygen cylinder is
Ans. Coach Ans. 120 to 150 kg/cm2
249. Lap joints are strengthened by..... 259. cylinders are painted in maroon in colour
Ans. Screw. Ans. Acetylene
250. are tapered pieces of wood which is used for securing 260. Capacity of acetylene gas cylinder
timber joints Ans. 6m3
Ans. Wedges 261. Pressure ranging of acetylene cylinder is
Ans. 15 to 16 kg/cm2
262. is used to reduce oxygen gas cylinder pressure
LAP JOINTS Ans. Oxygen pressure regulator
263. Threaded connections of oxygen pressure regulator are
251. List three types of lap joints? Ans. Right handed
Ans. End lap, middle lap and cross 264. Threaded connections of acetylene pressure regulator are
lap Ans. left handed
252. wood joint is used where two parts of a job cross each 265. For quickly identifying the acetylene regulator
other at the ends Ans. A groove is cut at the corners of the nut
Ans. End-lap joints 266. Color of hose pipe which carry oxygen is
253. wood joint is used where one part of a job meets Ans. Black in colour
another part at some distance from the ends 267. Acetylene hose unions have
Ans. Middle-lap joint Ans. A grove cut on the corners.
268. To protect from flashback and backfire during welding
Ans. A non-return disc fitted inside the blow pipe
WELDING TECHNIQUE
269. are used to control and mix the oxygen and acetylene
gases to the required proportion 281. Leftward welding technique otherwise known as
Ans. Blow pipe and nozzle Ans. Forehand technique
270. The size of the nozzle varies according 282. Rightward welding technique otherwise known as
Ans. To the thickness of the plates to be welded Ans. Backhand technique
283. welding technique is most widely used
Ans. Leftward technique
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Gas welding) 284. In leftward welding technique blowpipe is held at an angle at
with the welding line
271. Accident starts when 60degree -70degree
Ans. Safety ends 285. In leftward welding technique filler rod is held at an angle at
272. Always use to carry gas cylinders with the welding line
Ans. Trolley 30degree -40degree
273. Always keep the cylinder in position 286. Above 5.0 mm thickness welding technique should be
Ans. Upright used
274. Always the cylinder valves to clean the valve Ans. Rightward
socket Ans. Crack 287. In rightward welding technique blowpipe is held at an angle at
275. Always remember the oxygen connection is threaded and with the welding line
acetylene connections have threads 40degree -50degree
Ans. Right hand, left hand
276. In the event of backfire shut off blowpipe valve first
Ans. Oxygen
FILLER ROD
277. While extinguishing flame valve closed first
Ans. Acetylene 288. The type of filler rod contains iron, carbon, silicon etc…
278. Use to ignite the flame for blow pipe Ans. Ferrous
Ans. Spark lighter 289. type of filler rod using for copper, aluminum, tin etc
279. At certain times during flame ignition in gas welding explosion of Ans. Nonferrous
the flame occurs at the torch tip is known as 290. The filler rod must be with respect to the base metal
Ans. Backfire Ans. Same composition
280. A sharp squealing sound inside the blow pipe may be heard is 291. refers to brazing alloys
an Indication of Ans. IS 2927-1975
Ans. Flashback
302. Which are the composition of filler metal for brazing
292. refers to filler rods for gas welding Ans. Copper, zinc and tin
Ans. IS 1278-1972 303. Which are the composition of filler metal used for silver brazing
Ans. Silver copper alloy
WELDING MS PIPE 304. are used as solders
Ans. Pure metals or alloys
293. M.S Ø50 WT3 x100mm what do you mean 305. Soldering iron are normally made of
WT3 Ans. Wall thickness 3 Ans. Copper
294. If the wall thickness is more than 3mm then the beveling is done 306. is used as flux, mainly for soldering copper sheets.
by Ans. Zinc chloride.
Ans. Gas cutting 307. is used as flux for soldering steel sheets.
295. If the wall thickness is less than 3mm then the beveling is done Ans. Ammonium chloride.
by 308. In brazing the heat to melt the filler metal is applied by
Ans. Filing arc, resistance or induction heating technique.
296. 6G welding position is usually used to test Ans. Electric brazing
Ans. The skill of a welder in pipe welding 309. In brazing filler material is known as:
297. The welding of the pipeline without rotating the pipe during Ans. Spelter
welding is called 310. Metal which not contain iron substances is called:
Ans. Fixed position (5G) welding Ans. Non-ferrous metal.
298.In pipe butt joint if the axis of the pipe is vertical and the weld 311. Metal which contain iron as a major content is called:
joint is in the horizontal plane then it is called Ans. Ferrous metal.
Ans. 2G position 312. Cast iron pipes are made of:
Ans. Grey cast iron.
313. Brass is an alloy of?
SOLDERING Ans. Copper and zinc
314. Bronze is an alloy of?
299. is the process by which metals are joined with Ans. Copper and tin.
the help of another alloy without heating the base metal 315. Aluminum is extracted from
Ans. Soldering Ans. Bauxite.
300. What are the types of solders? 316. removes oxides from the soldering surface
Ans. Soft solder – below 4500C melting point. Hard solder – above Ans. Flux
450degreeC 317. fluxes are acidic and chemically active
Ans. melting point. Ans. Inorganic fluxes
301. Soft solders are mainly composition of tin and lead in the ratio of?
Ans. 1:1 331. is very useful for jointing dissimilar metal tube like copper to
318. fluxes are in the form of lump, powder, paste or liquid. stainless steel etc.
Ans. Organic fluxes Ans. Silver soldering
319. Hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride, phosphoric acid are examples of 332. The melting point of silver brazing alloy filler rod will be around
Ans. 600° to 800°
Ans. Inorganic fluxes 333. The maximum permissible gap between the parts to be silver
320. Resin ,tallow, are examples of fluxes brazing is
Ans. Organic fluxes. Ans. 0.8mm
321. Ammonium chloride otherwise known as
Ans. Sal-ammoniac
322. In brazing or soldering the filler alloy flows between too closely 1.4. MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
adjacent surfaces by
Ans. Capillary action
323. type of flux leaves a corrosive deposit on the base metal
MASONRY TOOLS
surface
Ans. Corrosive flux 334. The tool used to check the vertical level of a wall is?
324. type of flux is not used on electrical work Ans. Plumb-bob.
Ans. Corrosive flux (inorganic flux) 335. The tool used for the horizontal level of a wall is?
325. type of fluxes are used in electrical soldering\ Ans. Spirit level.
336. Surface level is checked with level.
Ans. Non-corrosive flux (organic flux)
326. is the general purpose flux for most metals Ans. Spirit level.
Ans. Borax 337. Mortar pan is used for:
327. The base metal is heated to the required temperature by Ans. Carry excavated materials.
the application of the oxy-acetylene flame is known as 338. is used in splitting stone and for rough dressing is:
Ans. Torch brazing Ans. Pick-axe.
328. The parts to be brazed are submerged in a molten metal 339. The tool which is used to lift and spread the mortar during
or chemical bath of brazing filler metal masonry work is:
Ans. Dip-brazing Ans. Trowel.
329. The parts to be brazed are heated to the melting point of 340. State the use of masons‟ squares?
the brazing material by means of a high frequency electric Ans. To check 900
current Ans. Induction brazing 341. Why polythene tubes are used by masons?
330. All the brazing alloys at an elevated Ans. To check / fix levels.
temperature Ans. Loose strength 342. is used for earth work excavation, mixing of concrete
etc… Ans. Spade

358. is used for scouring of excess mortar on the surface of the

343. Size of spade is designated by wall
Ans. It’s width and length Ans. Wooden float
344. is used for mixing concrete and also for carrying concrete 359. is used for finishing angles in neat and square
to mortar pan form Ans. Angle tool
Ans. Shawal 360. is used for setting out and checking for squareness with the
345. The size of pickax is denoted by its aid of a straight edge
Ans. Length Ans. Builders square
346. The size of mortar pan is designated by its 361. is used to check verticality of walls
Ans. Radius at top Ans. Plumb bob
347. Shawals are made out of
Ans. Tool steel sheet
348. is to facilitate the filling of cross joints to prevent
BRICKS
mortar dropping
Ans. Jointing board. 362. First class brick should be
349. is used in checking whether or not the angle formed by in Ans. Reddish colour
two walls meeting one another is 900 363. The first class brick should not absorb water more than
Ans. Mason’s square/ steel square Ans. 20%
350. ensures a very accurate vertical check 364. Compressive strength of second class brick not less than
Ans. Plumb rule Ans. 70 kg /cm2
351. are used instead of pins to hold the line tant 365.The second class brick should not absorb water more than
Ans. Corner blocks Ans. 22%
352. is used for clean cutting of blocks concrete components 366. Compressive strength of first class brick not less than
Ans. Bolster Ans. 105 kg /cm2
353. tool is used together with bolster for cutting purposes 367. Compressive strength of third class brick not less
Ans. Club hammer than Ans. 35 kg /cm2
354. is used for trimming a block when 368.The second class brick should not absorb water more than
cut Ans. Scotch Ans. 25%
355. With hollow blocks can cut neatly 369. Heavy duty bricks are made by
Ans. Block axe Ans. Pressing process
356. is used for rubbing down the cut edges of blocks 370. bricks are used in industrial foundation, machine foundation
Ans. Carborundum stone etc.
357. is used to carry mortar while pointing or plastering Ans. Heavy duty brick
Ans. Hawk 371. bricks are used as partition wall
Ans. Hollow brick/cavity brick
386. While hand mixing of cement concrete, ........
372. are used for light weight structure and Ans. Cement and sand are first mixed.
decoration purpose 387. The lower surface of the brick which is perpendicular to the line
Ans. Perforated bricks of pressure in each course is called:
373. bricks are resist high temperature Ans. Bed.
Ans. Fire bricks 388. The horizontal layer of bricks or stone is called:
374. are used for lining of furnaces, boiler, chimneys. Ans. Course.
Ans. Fire brick 389. The interior portion of a wall between the face and back is:
375. are used for ornamental work Ans. Hearting.
Ans. Sand lime bricks 390. The brick or stone laid in such a way that its breadth and thickness
376. In which bond, alternate course of header and stretcher are laid? is parallel to the wall is:
Ans. English bond. Ans. Header.
377. Name the portion of a brick obtained by cutting in two equal 391. The brick or stone laid in such a way that its length and
parts along its length? thickness is horizontal to the wall is:
Ans. Queen closer. Ans. Stretcher.
378. The portion of a brick obtained, after removing the triangular 392. The portion of the brick cut across its length is
piece between the center of one end and the center of one side Ans. Bat.
is: Ans. King closer. 393. A small wall constructed at the roof, all around the building to
379. R.C.C. stands for? protect the persons from falling is
Ans. Re-in-forced cement concrete. Ans. Parapet.
380. The imaginary lines passing through the vertical joints of 394. The rooms and compartments constructed underground is
the masonry is? Ans. Basement.
Ans. Perpends. 395. The temporary structure which is used in building construction
381. The upper part of a building which covers, to support for work man is:
Ans. Roof. Ans. Scaffolding.
382. Standard size of brick is? 396. The masonry from ground base to ground floor is known as?
Ans. 200 X 100 X 100 mm (with mortar), 190 X 90 X 90 mm (without Ans. Plinth
mortar) 397. What types of chasing to be avoided in brick work?
383. Cement concrete is? Ans. Horizontal.
Ans. Good in compression. 398. What types of chasing should not be made in brick work?
384. compressive strength of any individual brick...... Ans. Inclined.
Ans. Shall not be less than 80% of specified strength. 399.The weight of a cement bag is
385. bricks are laid.... Ans. 50 kg.
Ans. With frog up.
411. If cement is felt rough, It indicates
400. In bond each alternate header is centrally supported Ans. Adulteration with sand
over a stretcher bond is 412. If hand is inserted in a bag of cement, it should
Ans. English bond feel Ans. Cool
401. In Flemish bond, we find? 413. If lumps are formed in cement it means
Ans. Each course consists of alternate headers and structures. Ans. Absorption of moisture from atmosphere
414. If lumps are present in the cement it should be
BUILDING MATERIALS Ans. Rejected
415. When cement is thrown into the bowl of water ,_
Ans. It should sink not float
LIME 416. If cement is stored more than 2 years
Ans. Should be rejected
402. The art of construction is called? 417. After 6 months of storage of cement of strength be
Ans. Masonry. reduced
403. Magnesia lime generally produced from Ans. 25%
Ans. Dolomitic lime stones 418. 53 grade Portland cement conforming
404. limes are used for masonry works Ans. IS 12269
Ans. Class-B 419. grade cement should be used for making higher strength
405. Class-a, class-b limes are supplied both concrete
Ans. Quick lime and hydrated lime Ans. 53 grade
406. Surki and cinder are examples of 420. 33 grade of ordinary Portland cement conforming to
Ans. Pozzolana Ans. Is 8112
407. Recommended proportion of cement lime mortar is
Ans. 1:1:6 WATER FOR CEMENT MIXING
CEMENT 421. is used for curing cement work
Ans. Water
408. The binding material used in masonry is 422. water is considered for mixing cement mortar
Ans. Mortar. Ans. Potable water
409. The first artificial cement is 423. PH value of water shall not be less than
Ans. Portland cement. Ans. 6
410. Colour of cement is 424. Mixing or curing of cement mortar with sea water
Ans. Grey colour with light greenish is Ans. Prohibited

425. The strength of concrete is due to the presence of salts of 437. Immediately after placing concrete in position
manganese, zinc, copper and lead Ans. Properly compacted
Ans. Reduced 438. The main object of compaction is
Ans. To remove all the air pockets and porousness of the concrete
AGGREGATE 439. For compacting heavy mass of plain concrete are used
Ans. Hammers
426. Specific gravity of fine aggregate 440. Machine are employed for compacting concrete are known as
Ans. More than 2.7
427. Fine aggregate otherwise known as Ans. Vibrators.
Ans. Sand 441. is used to eliminate high and low spots of
428. increases density of mortar concrete Ans. Bull floats
Ans. Sand 442. For gaining ultimate strength of concrete it should be kept vet
429. helps early setting of mortar or damp for at least
Ans. Sand Ans. 7 to 28 days
430. Artificial sand is prepared by crushing of 443. The process of keeping the concrete damp or wet is known as
Ans. Stone and gravel
Ans. Curing
431.The aggregate which cannot pass IS sieve is coarse
444. The proportion of cement concrete for heavy loaded columns
aggregate
of RCC and long span arches is
Ans. 480.
Ans. 1:1:2
445. For all type of general RCC works such as building beam slab etc…
CONCRETE proportion is used
Ans. 1:2:4
432. Hand mixing of concrete is done on 446. The proportion of mass concrete for heavy walls is
Ans. Hard platform Ans. 1:4:8
433. and are first mixed together in dry condition 447. The ratio of weight of water mixed in concrete to the weight
Ans. Cement and sand of cement is
434. Machine employed for mixing of concrete is known as Ans. Water cement ratio
Ans. Concrete mixers 448. Any material embedded in concrete to increase its load taking
435. While mixing concrete with mixers first fed in the mixer` capacity and take all the tension is called
Ans. Coarse aggregate Ans. Reinforcement
436. After minutes the initial setting time of concrete will start 449. The most common material used in reinforcement is
Ans. 30 minutes Ans. Steel
450. Where lime concrete is used?
Ans. Under foundation, under floor in roof.
MANHOLE& INSPECTION
451. What are the ingredients of cement concrete?
Ans. Aggregates, cement and water.
452. Why reinforcement is added in cement
CHAMBER/SEPTIC TANK
concrete? Ans. To take care of tension.
462. Inspection chamber is a
453. What happens when mixing of concrete is improper?
Ans. Water tight chamber
Ans. Reduce strength of the concrete.
463. constructed in any building drainage system which takes
454. When hand mixing is permitted?
wastes from gully traps /soil pipes
Ans. Quantity of concrete to be mixed is small.
Ans. Inspection chamber
455. Name the apparatus used for testing slump?
464. Inspection chamber must be provided within from gully
Ans. Slump cone.
traps
Ans. 6 mtr.
465. A manhole is provided in the sewer line for a man to enter
GULLY TRAP for? Ans. Inspection.
466. Foot rests are fixed in manholes at.....
456. State the use of gully trap? Ans. 40cm apart.
Ans. Prevent entry of gas in the building. 467. What is the material used for providing benching?
457. The provided in the gully trap, prevents the gases from Ans. Cement concrete.
entering in to the waste water lines 468. State the three types of CI manholes covers?
Ans. Water seal Ans. Light, medium and heavy.
458. is provided in the drainage line to collect waste water 469. The man hole cover frame
from kitchen sink, wash basin and rain water pipes. Ans. Shall be embedded in the concrete
Ans. Gully trap 470. Heavy duty C.I covers are used in manholes
459. The top of the gully chamber slab should always be constructed: Ans. On roads.
above the adjoining ground or pavement 471. manhole cover are provided for constructed on foot paths
Ans. 40mm Ans. Medium duty
460. A gully trap is made of ? 472. manhole cover are provided for constructed near the
Ans. Stone ware. building for house drainage
461. How gully trap is designated? Ans. Light duty
Ans. By their inlet and outlet 473. What is the size of manholes generally constructed within
diameter. compound for house drainage?
Ans. 90 X 80 cm.
 487. protects the structure from the atmospheric action
474. are provided where there is no municipal sewage system such as sun, rain etc..
Ans. Septic tank Ans. Plastering
475. The septic tank inlet and outlet pipes are to be 488. covers the unsound and porous material of
Ans. Bent downwards the construction.
476. The centre of outlet pipe of septic tank should be below Ans. Plastering
the centre of inlet pipe 489. shall mean fill in hollows in the surface of wall and roughly
Ans. 5 to 7 cm levelling up
477. Soak pit also known as Ans. Dubbing out
Ans. Soakage pit 490. Final coat in a two or three coat of plaster work is
478. How effluents from septic tank is disposed off? Ans. Setting or finishing coat
Ans. Through soakage pit or dispersion trench. 491. Surface finishing with a wooden float is termed as
479. Soakage pit is constructed: Ans. Even and fair
Ans. After septic tank. 492. Ceiling plaster shall be completed before commencement of
480. State the use of leaching cesspool?
Ans. Soaking the effluent. Ans. Wall plaster
481. Why bottom of leaching cesspool made water tight? 493. When suspending work at the end of the day the plaster shall be
Ans. To retain the sewage and sludge.
482. is also called soakage trenches Ans. Cut clean line both horizontally and vertically.
Ans. Dispersion trench 494. The plastering work shall be tested frequently with
483. Each dispersion trench should not be longer than Ans. A true straight edge and plumb bob
Ans. 30 mtr. 495. The horizontal plastering work shall be tested with
484. The dispersion trench should not be placed closer than Ans. A spirit level
Ans. 1.8 mtr 496. The average thickness of plaster shall not less than
485. The performance and capacity of the soakage-trenches can Ans. 12 mm
be improved 497.The minimum thickness of plaster over any portion shall not
Ans. By keeping them away from the shady trees. be less than -
Ans. 3mm
498.Curing shall be started hours after finishing the plaster
PLASTERING Ans. 24
499. The plaster shall be kept wet for a period of
486. The finishing of masonry construction after their construction is Ans. Seven days
known as
Ans. Plastering
 511. A rotating fitting used to tie a brace to the standard in a
500. Any cracks which appear in the surface of plastering shall be scaffolding is
Ans. Swivel coupler
Ans. Cut out in rectangular shape and remove plastering 512. For single story building scaffolding are used
501. Water assessment for plastering work is Ans. Wooden
Ans. 85 ltr/sqmtr 513. scaffolding can be erected rapidly and dismantled
502. Water assessment for concrete is Ans. Tubular
Ans. 2250ltrs/cu.m 514. scaffolding is mostly used for multi storied buildings
503. sand requirement for 20 mm thick cement mortar ratio 1:2 is Ans. Tubular
Ans. 0.22m3 515. scaffolding do not require holes in the walls
Ans. Tubular
SCAFFOLDING 516. Steel and light alloy tubes are used commonly for
scaffolding
504. is a temporary platform erected to enable building Ans. Tubular scaffolding
operations to gain easy and safe access to their work above ground 517. scaffolding commonly termed as bricklayer’s scaffolding
level Ans. Dependent
Ans. Scaffolding 518. scaffolding is called mason’s scaffolding
505. In scaffolding the term standard means Ans. Independent
Ans. The upright members positional in alignment and parallel to wall 519. scaffolding is very strong and is used for heavy
face operations
506. In scaffolding the term ledgers means Ans. Independent
Ans. The horizontal members which connect the row of standard 520. scaffolding is generally used for repairing purpose
507. A ledger fixed diagonally across the standards for added rigidly in Ans. Needle
a scaffolding is 521. For repair cleaning painting scaffolding are used
Ans. Brace Ans. Suspended
508. is used at the foot of the standard to provide the stable 522. scaffolding can easily provided and removed
footing of a scaffolding Ans. Suspended
Ans. Base plate 523. Ladder scaffolding are provided for
509. is used to tie ledgers to standards at right angles in a Ans. Painting work of multistory building
scaffolding 524. Waterproofing compound are used as
Ans. Double coupler Ans. Damp-proof course
510. is used to tie a putlog to a ledger in a scaffolding 525. Hot bitumen applied in thickness not less than
Ans. Single coupler Ans. 3mm
 PIPE CUTTER
1.5 BASIC PRACTICE IN PIPE FITTING
536. Which types of pipes can be cut easily by pipe cutter?
Ans. GI, lead and copper.
PLUMBING TOOLS & PIPE WRENCH 537. State the advantage of chain pipe cutter?
Ans. Can cut any diameter of pipe.
526. The tool used for tightening and turning the G.I pipes? 538. is used for fixing the pipe while cutting and threading
Ans. Pipe wrench. Ans. Pipe vice
527. pipe wrench is designed as a heavy duty tool 539. Fixed jaw and movable jaws are of shape in a pipe vice
Ans. Stilson pipe wrench Ans. V shape
528. Pipe wrenches may be used for all pipes with dia. 540. In a pipe vice If pipe is not seating properly in jaws
Ans. 15mm to 50mm. Ans. Rub the jaws with sand paper
529. The ability of the pipe wrench is directly related 541. Name the tool used to check internal pipe threads?
to Ans. The condition of the teeth Ans. Pipe plug thread gauge.
530. Sharpening of pipe wrench teeth is carried out by 542. Pipe wrench is used for pipes of diameter...
Ans. A triangular file Ans. 15 to 50mm
531. Oil should be applied to the of a pipe wrench 543. On what basis pipe Wrenches are selected for use?
for prevent rusting Ans. According to pipe size.
Ans. Adjustment nu 544. State the use of chain pipe
532. Chain wrench is used to ? wrench? Ans. Gripping large diameter
Ans. Turn large diameter pipes. pipes.
545. Where oil is to be applied to prevent rusting in pipe wrench?
Ans. On adjustment nut.
CHAIN PIPE WRENCH 546. The vice used to hold larger diameter pipes upto 200 mm is
Ans. Chain pipe vice
547. How is the pipe vice designated?
533. Range of chain pipe wrench is Ans. Maximum size of the pipe which can be fixed.
Ans. 50 mm to 150mm 548. When pipe vice handle is rotated in clock vice...
534. wrench may be used for gripping irregular Ans. Movable jaw lowers.
objects Ans. Chain pipe wrench 549. pipe wrench is used for pipes of diameter.......
535. pipe wrench should not be used for pipes with less than Ans. 15 to 50 mm.
50mm 550. Generally how many Wheels are there in a pipe cutter?
Ans. Chain pipe wrench Ans. Three.
 563. Where are flanged joints preferred?
551. The wheels of pipe cutter are fixed at Ans. In temporary pipe lines.
Ans. 120° apart 564. Where are flanged joints should not be used?
552. By rotating handle of a pipe cutter Wheels can be brought Ans. Places where pipes have to bear vibration or deflection.
Ans. Close to pipe or away from pipe 565. State where flexible joints are used?
Ans. Where settlement is likely to occur after laying.
PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS 566. What are the materials used in screw joint to make it water
tight? Ans. Zinc paint, hemp yarn, tapes.
567. In expansion joint, socket end moves.....
553. A fitting that makes an angle of 90 ൦ between adjacent
Ans. Forward when expands.
pipes: Ans. Elbow
568. Where cap is used?
554. A pipe fitting used for connecting four pipes at right angles.
Ans. On external thread of a pipe.
Ans. Cross.
569. What for tee is used in pipe line?
555. “Tee” is used for?
Ans. To take branches.
Ans. Branch of at 900
570. How many types of elbows are there depending upon pattern of
556. what precautions are to be taken at the end of work while laying
threads?
pipe lines?
Ans. Two.
Ans. End of pipe to be closed with plugs.
571. Where plug is used?
557. The angle of miter bend is :
Ans. In internal thread of a pipe fitting.
Ans. 450
572. Bend (F+F) has:
558. are used to close end of pipe fitting which has internal
Ans. Bend both end inside threaded
thread
573.Q. Why lead pipes are not used in water supply lines?
Ans. Plugs
Ans. They cause lead poison.
559. are used to close end of pipe fitting which has external
574. State the advantages of composite pipes?
thread
Ans. Curves can be easily formed.
Ans. Caps
560. are used to connect two
pipes Ans. Couplings GI PIPE
561. are used in pipe lines, it is easy to dismantle and repair
Ans. Unions 575. State the three grades of GI pipes?
562. The pipe fitting used for connecting bigger diameter to smaller Ans. High (C class , red band), medium (B class, blue band) and low (A
diameter is known as class, yellow band)
Ans. Reducer. 576. Which Grade GI pipe is used for water
Q. Where expansion joints are used? supply? Ans. Medium.
Ans. Where the pipes contract due to atmospheric changes.
 590. What is the advantage of glazing SW pipe?
577. How the diameter of GI pipe is specified ? Ans. Pipe get smooth inside surface.
Ans. By its nominal bore. 591. What is the length of SW pipe available?
578. State the diameter range of GI pipe used in water supply? Ans. 60cm.
Ans. 15 to 150 mm. 592. What is the range of SW pipes available in the market?
579. G. I. Pipe, available in market are of length Ans. 100mm to 600mm.
Ans. 6m. 593. Details of SW pipe IS
580. Length of GI pipe include Ans. IS651
Ans. One socket length
581. Minimum size of G.I. pipe is C.I PIPE.
Ans. 15 mm.
582. G. I. Pipe sockets are designated by
594. Centrifugal casting is done by:
Ans. Nominal bore of pipe which it is meant.
Ans. Using metal mound.
583. Wrought iron pipe with Zinc coated is known as _ .
595. Why coal tar coating is done to CI pipes?
Ans. GI pipe.
Ans. To protect from corrosion.
596. As a protection against corrosion, cast iron pipes are covered
AC PIPE with?
Ans. Bituminous coating.
584. The standard length of a AC pipe of nominal diameter greater 597. As compared to the cast iron pipe, steel water pipes are:
than 100mm. Ans. Stronger.
Ans. 4m. 598.The commonly used material for water mains, which is strong,
585. State the constitute of AC pipe manufacturing? non corrodible, very durable (100 years or so) but heavy and brittle:
Ans. Asbestos fiber, Portland cement and silica. Ans. Cast iron.
586. What are the diameters of AC pipes available? 599. The maximum pressure, which a pipe can withstand without
Ans. 50mm to 1000mm any leakage, during hydrostatic pressure test, is called the:
587. What should be the width of trench to lay 100mm AC pipe? Ans. Test pressure.
Ans. 1m. 600. The cast iron water mains are
588. Use of asbestos cement is banned in many countries due to...... Ans. Durable.
Ans. Health ground. 601. Cast iron pipes, which are caste in horizontal position by
SW PIPE ordinary sand molding process, are called:
Ans. Mcwane pipes.
602. Cast iron pipes, made by centrifugal process using metallic molds,
589. What is the raw material used for manufacturing of SW pipe?
are called:
Ans. Good quality clay
Ans. Delavond pipes.
603. State the two methods of CI pipe casting? 616. Tubing is used in food processing, milk handling system
Ans. Sand casting and centrifugal casting. etc..
604. Which method of casting CI pipe gives good results? Ans. Stainless steel
Ans. Centrifugal casting. 617. is used to cut smaller and annealed copper
605. Spun pipes are manufactured using...... tubing Ans. Tube cutter
Ans. Metal molds. 618. For cutting larger and hard copper tubes is used
Ans. Hacksaw
SWAGING AND BRAZING 619. For cutting hard copper tubes the blade of teeth per inch
is suitable
606. permits two pieces of soft copper tubing of the same Ans. 32
diameter without the use of fittings 620. The minimum radius for a tube bend between of the
Ans. Swaging diameter
607. The length of overlap of the two pieces of tubing is equal to the Ans. 5 and 10 times
of the tubing 621. An external bending spring of mm OD tubing may be used
Ans. Outside diameter as an internal bending spring for 12mm OD tubing
608. Two types of swaging tools are commonly used , one is Ans. 6mm
punch type the other is 622.Bending spring tend to bind on the tubing after bend be easily
Ans. Lever type removed by
609. By method of jointing copper pipes can be connected Ans. Twisting the spring
to the compressor & service valves etc 623. flare can be made on smaller size copper tubing
Ans. Silver brazing Ans. Single thickness
610. is excellent heat source for silver brazing 624. recommended for only larger size tubing
Ans. Oxy acetylene torch Ans. Double thickness flare
611. The pipe jointed by brazing can be separated by 625. Pressure tests are usually made on the joints the
Ans. Heating it again working pressure
612. Most tubing used in refrigeration and air-conditioning is made of Ans. Above
626. When pressure testing in copper tubing is used to find
Ans. Copper leak
613. most often used with flared fitting Ans. Soap solution
Ans. Soft copper tubing 627. tool is used for to seal off copper tubing
614. copper tubing should not be bent Ans. Pinch off tool
Ans. Hard drawn 628. After pinching the tube end is sealed by
615. For carrying ammonia tubing is used Ans. Brazing
Ans. Steel
629.When isolation of parts of the refrigeration system is required it is 641. The turbidity of water may be due to
necessary to use Ans. Clay and silt
Ans. Pinching 642. The permissible turbidity for drinking water is
630. State the advantages of copper pipes? Ans. 5to 10 ppm
Ans. Not liable for corrosion. 643. When is treated with hard water, the soluble calcium and
magnesium salts are present
PIPE BENDER Ans. Soap
644. The soft water having hardness about degree
631. State the three types of pipe bender? Ans. 5 to8
Ans. Portable hand operated, Bench type hand operated and Hydraulic 645. water contains an applicable quantity of dissolved
bending machine. minerals like calcium and magnesium
632.What is the maximum diameter of pipe that can be bend Ans. Hard
in hydraulic bending machine? 646. The temporary hardness is known as
Ans. 75mm. Ans. Carbonate hardness
633. Which type of bender has tripod 647. The temporary hardness is mainly due to the presence of
stand? Ans. Portable hand operated pipe Ans. Bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium
bender. 648. The permanent hardness is known as
634. Which type of bender has ram? Ans. Non-Carbonate hardness
Ans. Hydraulic bending machine. 649. The permanent hardness is mainly due to the presence of
635. Every pipe bender will have Ans. Sulphates and chlorides of calcium and magnesium
Ans. Inner former. 650. If a liquid at rest , any increase of pressure at any point in it is
transmitted
Ans. equally throughout the liquid to all points in all direction . this
1.5 WATER TEST is known as
Ans. Pascal’s law
636. Water hardness is developed due to certain 651. is a pressure which results from sudden stoppage of
Ans. Dissolved salt the velocity of flow of water in a closed pipe
637. Pure water is Ans. Water hammer
Ans. Colorless 652. The bursting of pipe due to water hammer is called
638. Taste and odor of water is tested by Ans. Explosion
Ans. Osmoscope 653. process is a base-exchange or ion-exchange process
639. The desirable temperature of potable water is Ans. Zeolite
Ans. 100
640. Temperature of water is measured by
Ans. Thermostat
654. The naturally available zeolite is green in colour there for it 666. Are constructed under the beds of rivers and streams
is called Ans. Infiltration wells
Ans. Green sand 667. In system water is available to consumers throughout
655. When the hard water comes into contact with zeolite, the the day
calcium and magnesium are removed and is given in exchange Ans. Continuous
Ans. Sodium 668. In the intermittent supply system water is supplied during
656. process is mainly used for preparing water to be used Ans. Fixed hours
for industrial purposes 669. In India generally supply system is followed
Ans. Demineralization Ans. Intermittent.
657. The hard water is passed through a bed of resin materials in the 670. Dead end system otherwise known as
hydrogen form is known as Ans. Tree system
Ans. Demineralization process 671. water supply system is suitable for towns growing
658. is also known as hyper filtration irregularly
Ans. Reverse osmosis Ans. Dead end / tree system
659. Reverse osmosis works on the principle of 672. In system requires less number of valves and design of pipes
Ans. Diffusion sizes is easy
660. Reverse osmosis is capable of rejecting Ans. Dead end / tree system
Ans. Bacteria, salts, proteins etc. 673. water supply system is suitable for towns having well
planned roads
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS OF TOWNS Ans. Circle or ring system
674. In system water mains and branches are laid in rectangles
661. Most of the cities are located along Ans. Grid iron.
the Ans. Banks of rivers 675. system is most widely used for planned cities with road of
662. The water supply system must be designed for an estimated rectangular pattern
population after Ans. Grid iron
Ans. 25-30 years 676. In system the source of water is at higher level than
663. River, steams, ponds, lake and reservoirs are the town
Ans. Sources of surface water Ans. Gravity
664. are constructed at right angle to the direction 677. The connection between the service pipes and street mains is
of underground water near lake , river etc.. through
Ans. Infiltration galleries Ans. Ferrules
665. The infiltration galleries are constructed with masonry or 678.Ferrules are made of
concrete with Ans. Brass
Ans. Weep holes of size 5x10 cm
 PVC PIPE PIPE FITTING SPECIFICATION AND
679. PVC is used for temperature below
IDENTIFICATION
Ans. 140° F
680. The raw materials of PPR pipe is 692. Where fittings or valve are to be very close to each other to be
Ans. Poly propylene Random Co-polymer connected are used
Ans. Close nipple
681. For ppr pipe welding the temperature set to
693. is a piece of pipe threaded at both ends and can be used
Ans. 260°
for short extension of the plumbing line
682. During ppr welding adoption time means
Ans. Barrel nipple
Ans. The time starts when components are removed from welding
694. is to connect the male end of a pipe to fitting of larger size
machine
Ans. Bushing
683. During ppr welding weld hardening time means
Ans. Is the joint to get cooled and free from physical
stresses 684. CPVC stands for
Ans. Co-polymer vinyl chloride
685. CPVC to be used for temperature up to
Ans. 190° F
686. PVC pies are manufactured using....
Ans. Poly vinyl chloride.
687. How are PVC pipes designated?
Ans. By outer diameter of pipe.
688. State the two advantages of PVC pipes?
Ans. Light weight and corrosion free.
689. What are the disadvantages of PVC pipes?
Ans. Could not be used in hot water.
690. State any two types of PVC pipes?
Ans. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) High density polyethylene
(HDPE)
691. Standard length of P.V.C pipe is ?
Ans. 6m.