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Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Professionals Answers

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Put the following stages of a plumber’s career in order. Drag and drop the numbers to the stages.

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0:Apprenticeship under an experienced plumber|1:Training as a journeyman|2:Passing the state licensure test on plumbing codes|3:Licensure as a master plumber

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between a circuit breaker and a fuse box?

A
A circuit breaker may be used a substitute for a fuse box.
B
A fuse box is used in residential settings; a circuit breaker is used in industrial settings.
C
There are many circuit breakers for a single fuse box.
D
There are several fuse boxes for each circuit breaker.
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What phenomenon allows water to reach the top of a building?

A
greywater
B
water pressure
C
venting
D
water vapor
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HVAC professionals need to be well versed in mechanical systems and the science behind them. Which one of the following subjects should they have the most in-depth understanding of and why?

A
geotechnical engineering, because HVAC technicians need to know how soil and rock will affect the building environment
B
cement masonry, because many HVAC systems must be wired through the foundation
C
electrical wiring, because many HVAC systems are electrical in nature
D
plumbing, because cooling systems rely on pipes to carry coolant throughout the building
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Why are ventilation systems in high-rises more complex than in smaller buildings?

A
High-rises often have sealed windows.
B
High-rises do not have chimneys.
C
The stack effect is reversed in high-rises.
D
Cigarette smoking is more common in high-rises.

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