2012 UPC Code Update Part 1

RV 5.19.2015

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2012 UPC Code Update Part 1

RV 5.19.2015

Quiz 1

1. The term readily accessible means ______.

· the fixture is accessible if you are ready

· the fixture can be accessed when a panel or door is removed

· having direct access after removing any obstruction

· having direct access without the necessity of removing a panel, door, or similar obstruction

2. An alternate water source includes ______.

· gray water

· on-site treated nonpotable water

· rainwater

· reclaimed (recycled) water

· all of the answers provided

3. An appliance categorized vent diameter/area is ______.

· the minimum vent area/diameter permissible for Category I appliances to maintain a non-positive vent static pressure, where tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards

· the minimum vent area/diameter permissible for Category I appliances to maintain a positive vent static pressure, where tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards

· the maximum vent area/diameter permissible for Category I appliances to maintain a non-positive vent static pressure, where tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards

· the maximum vent area/diameter permissible for Category I appliances to maintain a positive vent static pressure, where tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards

4. An appliance fuel connector is ______.

· an assembly of listed semi-rigid or flexible tubing and fittings to carry fuel between a fuel-piping outlet and a fuel-burning appliance

· an assembly of listed rigid tubing and fittings to carry fuel between a fuel-piping outlet and a fuel-burning appliance

· PEX

· PEX-AL-PEX

5. A chimney is ______.

· a vertical shaft enclosing one or more flues for conveying flue gases to the outside atmosphere

· a horizontal shaft enclosing one or more flues for conveying flue gases to the outside atmosphere

· made from pre-cast cement blocks

· made from bricks

6. A factory-built chimney is ______.

· a chimney composed of listed field-built components assembled in accordance with the terms of listing to form the completed chimney

· a chimney composed of listed factory-built components assembled in accordance with the terms of listing to form the completed chimney

· suitable only for gas fired equipment

· suitable only for wood fire equipment

7. A masonry chimney is ______.

· a field-constructed chimney of solid masonry units, bricks, stones, listed masonry chimney units, or reinforced portland cement concrete, lined with suitable chimney flue liners

· a factory built device

· built with a clay chimney liner

· made of brick or cement but not native stones

8. A metal chimney must be constructed of metal with a minimum thickness of ______.

· 10 gauge steel sheet

· 12 gauge steel sheet

· 14 gauge steel sheet

· 20 gauge steel sheet

9. A debris excluder is ______.

· found on a commercial sink upstream from an inline garbage disposal

· unlawful to install in a 3 inch sewer line

· installed in a shower drain line

· a device installed on the rainwater catchments conveyance system to prevent the accumulation of leaves, needles, or other debris in the system

10. The design flood elevation includes wave height relative to the datum specified on the community’s legally designated flood hazard map.

· True

· False

11. In describing the characteristics of a flood plain, the abbreviation of BFE is used and means ______.

· Base Flood Elevation

· Basic Flood Evacuation

· Base Flood Plain Economic Zone

· Best Flood Evacuation Route

12. In the designed flood elevation Zone V, wave height is equal to or greater than ______.

· 2 feet

· 3 feet

· 4 feet

· 5 feet

13. In the designed flood elevation Coastal Zone A, wave height is between ______and ______.

· 1 foot – 2 feet

· 1.5 foot – 3 feet

· 3 feet – 4 feet

· 4 feet – 5 feet

14. In the designed flood elevation Zone A, wave height is less than ______.

· 1 foot

· 1.5 feet

· 2 feet

· 3 feet

· 3.5 feet

15. In the designed flood elevation Zone X, wave height is less than ______.

· 1 foot

· 1.5 feet

· 2 feet

· 3 feet

· none of the answers provided

16. In areas designated as Zone AO where a depth number is not specified on the map, the depth number is equal to ______.

· 1 foot

· 1.5 feet

· 2 feet

· 3 feet

· none of the answers provided

17. A direct-vent appliance is constructed and installed so that air for combustion is derived directly from the outdoors, and flue gases are discharged to the outdoors.

· True

· False

18. An effective ground-fault current path is generally known as the ground wire. This ground wire is ______in color.

· black

· red

· white

· green

· none of the answers provided

19. An F rating is ______.

· the time that fire is limited through the penetration, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 814 or UL 1479

· a term used when a plumbing estimator under-bids a job

· a term not to be used in church

· a term which refers to the flow in water pipes, much like the R rating for insulation

· none of the answers provided

20. A fixture branch is ______.

· a water supply pipe between the fixture supply pipe and the water distribution pipe

· the water supply line to a sink

· the water supply line to a hose bib

· the metal bracket that supports a wall-hung sink

· none of the answers provided

21. Fuel gas is ______.

· natural

· manufactured

· liquefied petroleum

· all of the answers provided

22. A fuel gas quick-disconnect is ______.

· a hand-operated device that provides a means for connecting and disconnecting an appliance or an appliance connector to a gas supply

· equipped with an automatic means to shut off the gas supply when the device is disconnected

· both of the answers provided

· neither of the answers provided

23. A fuel gas vent is a listed factory-made vent pipe with vent fittings for conveying flue gases to the outdoors.

· True

· False

24. A fuel gas venting system is a ______.

· continuous open passageway from the flue collar or draft hood of an appliance to the outdoors for the purpose of removing flue or vent gases

· continuous closed passageway from the flue collar or draft hood of an appliance to the outdoors for the purpose of removing flue or vent gases

· continuous open passageway from the flue collar or draft hood of an appliance to the indoors for the purpose of removing flue or vent gases

· continuous closed passageway from the flue collar or draft hood of an appliance to the indoors for the purpose of removing flue or vent gases

25. Gas piping does not include ______.

· an approved piping connection 3 feet or less in length between an existing gas outlet and a gas appliance in the same room

· an approved piping connection 6 feet or less in length between an existing gas outlet and a gas appliance in the same room

· an approved piping connection 8 feet or less in length between an existing gas outlet and a gas appliance in the same room

· an approved piping connection 12 feet or less in length between an existing gas outlet and a gas appliance in the same room

Quiz 2

1. Which of the following would not be considered a general care area?

· Patient bedrooms

· Examining rooms

· Treatment rooms

· Emergency rooms

· Clinics

2. A gray water system includes which of the following sources of water?

· Bathtubs

· Showers

· Lavatories

· Clothes washers

· all of the answers provided

3. A gray water system does not include which of the following sources of water?

· Toilet waste

· Kitchen sink waste

· Dishwasher waste

· all of the answers provided

4. What is the major difference between grey water, graywater, and greywater?

· The spelling

· The level of contaminants in the water

· The source of the water

· The length of time that the water is held prior to discharge

5. A gray water diverter valve directs gray water to the sanitary drainage system or to a subsurface irrigation system.

· True

· False

6. A grounding electrode establishes an electrical connection to the ______.

· earth

· water pipe

· fuse box

· panel box

· none of the answers provided

7. An indirect-fired water heater consists of a storage tank equipped with ______heat exchanger which transfers heat from an external source in order to heat potable water.

· an internal

· an external

· an internal or external

8. An insanitary condition occurs when ______.

· a plumbing fixture or other waste discharging receptor or device is not supplied with water sufficient to flush and maintain the fixture or receptor in a clean condition

· there is no soap or bleach to adequately sterilize a plumbing fixture

· there is no scrub brush or towelette to adequately clean a plumbing fixture

9. A welded joint is ______.

· a gastight joint obtained by the joining of metal parts in the plastic molten state

· a gastight joint obtained by the joining of metal parts with molten plastic

· a watertight joint obtained by the joining of metal parts with molten plastic

· a watertight joint obtained by the joining of metal parts in the plastic molten state

10. Medical air shall be required to have less than ______gaseous hydrocarbons.

· 10 ppm

· 25 ppm

· 50 ppm

· 100 ppm

· 250 ppm

11. Which of the following is not considered to be a medical gas?

· Oxygen

· Nitrous oxide

· Carbon dioxide

· Helium

· Propane

12. A medical gas manifold is a device for connecting outlets of ______gas cylinder(s) to the central piping system for that specific gas.

· one

· two

· one or more

13. A medical gas system includes the following:

· gas manifolds

· gas cylinders

· gas monitors

· shut off valves

· all of the answers provided

14. Mulch ______.

· is organic material such as wood chips and fines, tree bark chips, and pine needles

· is used in a mulch basin to conceal gray water outlets

· permits the infiltration of gray water

· all of the answers provided

15. A mulch basin is a subsurface catchment area for gray water that is filled with mulch, and that is of sufficient depth and volume to prevent ponding, surfacing, or runoff.

· True

· False

16. On-site treated gray water is considered potable.

· Yes.

· Yes, if collected in a very large pot.

· No, gray water is not potable.

· Perhaps, depending on the treatment system – but be careful!

17. The purpose of a venting system is ______.

· to provide a flow of air to or from a drainage system

· to provide a circulation of air within such system so as to protect trap seals from siphonage and backpressure

· either of the answers provided

· neither of the answers provided

18. A quick-disconnect device is a hand-operated device that provides a means for connecting and disconnecting a hose to a water supply, and that is equipped with a means to shut off the water supply when the device is disconnected.

· True

· False

19. Rainwater is ______.

· natural precipitation that has not been contaminated by use

· natural precipitation that has been contaminated by use

· water that may also be pumped from deep wells

· none of the answers provided

20. Which of the following statements are true about a rainwater catchment system?

· It is a system that collects, stores and uses rainwater from a rooftop.

· It is a system that collects, stores and uses rainwater from another.

· It is a man-made aboveground collection surface.

· It is also known as a rainwater harvesting system.

· all of the answers provided

Quiz 3

1. Reclaimed (recycled) water is ______.

· nonpotable water provided by a water/wastewater utility

· nonpotable water that is a result of tertiary treatment of domestic wastewater

· nonpotable water which meets requirements of the public health Authority Having Jurisdiction for its intended uses

· all of the answers provided

· none of the answers provided

2. A typical roof washer would have the following components except a ______.

· leaf screen