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HBI BCT Practice Test

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most likely cause for a dryer to not turn on?

a)

Lint build up

b)

Tripped Circuit Breaker 

c)

Worn Drive Belt 

d)

Obstruction in exhaust 

2.

Which is a result of too much grinding on a mower blade? 

a)

Feathered cutting edge

b)

Overheating blade

c)

Tempered blade

d)

Unbalanced blade

3.

Which of the answers in mostly likely the cause of a washing machine faulty high water switch? 

a)

The machine shakes or dances

b)

The machine will not fill 

c)

The clothes are still soaking wet

d)

The washer will not drain

4.

Which of these steps could be taken when replacing an air filter in landscaping equipment? 

 

a)

Saturate polyurethane filters with light engine oil before replacing  

b)

Disconnect the power before servicing 

c)

Clean oil bath filters with cleaning solvent

d)

Clean polyurethane filters with gasoline

5.

When should oil level of a gas lawnmower be checked? 

a)

Once a month

b)

Once a week 

c)

Every 15 hours of use 

d)

Every time the mower is used

6.

Which steps should be followed to sharpen a mower blade? 

 

a)

Balance the blade before removing it from the engine 

b)

Follow the original cutting angle 

c)

Temper the blade 

d)

Use a wet stone 

7.

Which of the steps should be taken if a gas kitchen stove ignitor does not spark? 

a)

Replace the ignitor  

b)

Replace the ignitor cable 

c)
Replace the gas line
d)
Clean the ignitor
8.

Which of these steps is required before removing the lawnmower blade? 

a)

Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire

b)
Remove the grass catcher bag
c)
Clean the lawnmower deck
d)
Drain the fuel tank
9.

Which of these steps should be taken if there is standing water inside the bottom of a dishwasher at the end of a cycle?

a)
Turn off the dishwasher and leave the standing water as it is
b)
Restart the dishwasher without checking for clogs or kinks in the drain hose
c)
Clean the dishwasher's filter without removing the standing water
d)

Turn off the dishwasher, Check the impeller pump and remove any debris 

10.

Which of these steps should be completed before removing the burner tubes of a gas heater? 

a)
Clean the burner tubes
b)
Disconnect the power supply
c)

Lock out and tagout the gas line 

d)
Turn off the gas supply
11.

Which describes the difference between a hydronic and forced-air heating system? 

a)

All answers are correct

b)

Hydronic systems commonly use a closed loop system 

c)

Hydronic heat may be used in a heat exchanged in a ducted system 

d)
A hydronic heating system uses hot water or steam, while a forced-air heating system uses air.
12.

Which of these is the correct procedure for cleaning an HVAC condenser? 

a)
Turn off the power to the condenser unit, remove debris, spray water on coils, apply cleaner, rinse coils, straighten fins, reassemble and turn power back on.
b)
Turn off the power to the condenser unit, remove debris, apply cleaner, rinse coils, straighten fins, reassemble and turn power back on without spraying water on coils.
c)

Use a pressure washer  coils remove debris, apply cleaner, rinse coils, reassemble and turn power back on.

d)

Turn off the power to the condenser unit, remove debris, Clean the condenser with a wire brush 

13.

Which of these is the most likely cause of a cold room with and electric baseboard heater? 

a)
Dirty or clogged air filter
b)
Malfunctioning thermostat or low temperature setting
c)

A large piece of furniture in front of the heater 

d)
Insufficient insulation in the room
14.

What is recommended when removing pulleys?

a)
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use the appropriate tools
b)
Remove the pulleys by hand
c)
Use any tools available
d)
Ignore the manufacturer's instructions
15.

Which of these statements are true?

a)

Rooms will heat faster if the thermostat is set higher then the desired temperature 

b)

The rate in which a room heats is determined by the heating units BTUs

c)

Gas and hydronic heating systems are more complex then electric systems

d)

None of the above 

16.

Which if these could indicate a faulty electric baseboard heating unit after disconnecting the unit from the housing and testing the unit with the Rx1 setting on the multimeter. 

a)
Zero resistance reading on the multimeter
b)
Fluctuating resistance reading on the multimeter
c)
Negative resistance reading on the multimeter
d)

If the meter shows open 

17.

Which of these steps should be taken when applying caulk? 

a)
Clean the area, cut the tip, load the caulk, apply a thin bead, smooth the caulk, allow it to dry
b)

Make sure area to be caulked is damp before applying  

c)

Use long nose pliers to remove the tip of the caulk 

d)

None of the above 

18.

What steps should be taken when joining PVC Joints? 

a)

Apply primer to both male and female ends of the pipes 

b)

Apply cement to both male and female ends of the pipes 

c)

Insert the pipe into the coupling, and rotate ¼ turn 

d)

All of the above 

19.

What should you do first if the Garbage disposal does not turn on? 

a)
Check if the water supply is turned off.
b)
Call a plumber.
c)
Replace the garbage disposal unit.
d)

Check if it is plugged, there is power to the unit and if the circuit breaker has not tripped.

20.

Which statement(s) is correct? 

a)

Heating Polyethylene with a torch creates toxic fumes

b)

Never install plastic pipe in areas designed for metal pipe applications 

c)

Keep ends of flexible gas pipe covered to prevent debris from entering the tube

d)

All of the answers 

21.

How many connecters does a 2” x 1 ½" tee have? 

a)
3
b)
1
c)
2
d)
4
22.

Which of these steps should be taken to clean a clogged showerhead after it has been removed? 

a)

Fill a bowl or container with equal parts white vinegar and water, submerge the showerhead in the vinegar-water solution, let it soak for at least 30 minutes, to dissolve the calcium buildup  scrub away any remaining mineral deposits or debris with a soft bristle brush , rinse the showerhead thoroughly with water.

b)
Use a wire brush to scrape off any mineral deposits or debris from the showerhead, rinse it with water, and reattach it to the shower arm.
c)
Pour boiling water over the clogged showerhead, scrub away any remaining mineral deposits or debris, rinse it with water, and reattach it to the shower arm.
d)
Fill a bowl or container with equal parts bleach and water, submerge the showerhead in the bleach-water solution, let it soak for at least 30 minutes, scrub away any remaining mineral deposits or debris, rinse the showerhead thoroughly with water, reattach the showerhead to the shower arm, and test the water flow.
23.

Which of these is best to connect two types of pipe of different sizes? 

a)

Adapter 

b)
Reducer coupling
c)

Weld the pipes end to end 

d)

Solder applied to the end of each pipe 

24.

Which of these are designed to prevent conductors in a circuit from being overloaded? 

a)

Plug fuses

b)

Circuit breakers

c)

Cartridge fuses 

d)
extension cords
25.

Which of these is the first thing to check if a light fixture isn't working when the light switch is turned on? 

a)

Tripped circuit breaker 

b)

Light switch Loose connection

c)
Wiring connection
d)

Burned out Light bulb

26.

What is the correct step to take to verify that circuits are deenergized? 

a)
Turn off the power switch and visually inspect the circuit.
b)
Use a voltage tester or a multimeter to check for the absence of voltage.
c)
Ask someone else if the circuit is deenergized.
d)
Assume that the circuit is deenergized without any verification.
27.

Which of these can only be used to test for grounding and to identify the hot and neutral side on the grounded receptacles? 

a)

GFCI Plug-in tester 

b)
oscilloscope
c)
voltmeter
d)
amplifier
28.

Information about safe handling of adhesives is found in which of these? 

a)
Online forums
b)
Product labels
c)
User manuals
d)
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
29.

Which of these refers to a circuit with voltage applied to it? 

a)

short circuit 

b)
grounded circuit
c)

energized or live circuit 

d)

loaded circuit

30.

Which tools are best for twisting wires together 

a)

Wire cutters 

b)

Channel locks 

c)

Slip joint pliers 

d)

Lineman's pliers 

31.

Which of these steps should be taken to remove mold when preparing a joint for re-caulking? 

a)

Put on protective gear, remove loose mold, apply mild bleach solution, scrub, rinse, and allow to dry.

b)
Put on protective gear, remove loose mold, apply water solution, scrub, rinse, and allow to dry.
c)
Put on protective gear, remove loose mold, apply soap solution, scrub, rinse, and allow to dry.
d)
Put on protective gear, remove loose mold, apply vinegar solution, scrub, rinse, and allow to dry.
32.

What is the main difference between a rip saw and a crosscut saw? 

a)

The main difference is the type of metal blade

b)

The main difference is the width of the blade

c)

The main difference is the direction shape of the teeth

d)

The main difference is length of the saw blade

33.

Which of these is recommended for drilling holes ½ inch and larger in rough carpentry? 

a)
Masonry bit
b)
Spade bit or auger bit
c)
Hole saw
d)
Forstner bit
34.

Which saw is used to ripping boards to width? 

a)

Coping saw

b)

Band saw

c)

Jigsaw

d)

Table saw

35.

Which of these is most used for caulking around the wood trim? 

a)
Hot glue
b)

Acrylic latex caulk

c)

Silicone 

d)

Butyl rubber  

36.

Which of these practices should be followed when using a table saw? 

a)

Use your hands to push the wood,

b)

Always stand to the side of the saw 

c)

Use a push stick or push block,

d)

Always use a saw guard 

37.

Which of these safety precautions is most likely to prevent injury while using a stationary power tool? 

a)
Using the power tool near water or other liquids
b)
Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
c)
Wearing loose clothing while using the power tool
d)
Using the power tool without any safety precautions
38.

Which of these safety precautions is most likely to prevent injury while using a stationary power tool? 

a)
Using the power tool near water or other liquids
b)
Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
c)
Wearing loose clothing while using the power tool
d)
Using the power tool without any safety precautions
39.

Which of these saws is designed for fine finishing wood such as coping and molding? 

a)
coping saw
b)
table saw
c)
jigsaw
d)
band saw
40.

Which screw is recommended when installing drywall? 

a)

Gypsum screw 

b)

Lag bolt 

c)
Wood screws
d)
Fine-thread screws
41.

Which of these hand driven nails are recommended when installing trim molding?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

Which of these formulas correctly represents Ohms law?

a)

R=E+I

b)

E = I * R

c)

E=I/R

d)

I=E*R

43.

An electric clothes iron operating on 120 v has a resistance of 12 Ω. How much current will it draw?

a)
10 A
b)
1 A
c)
5 A
d)
20 A
44.

Which of these service raceways require connector fittings attached to the conduit using solvent?

a)
EMT conduit
b)
Flexible conduit
c)
PVC conduit
d)
Metal conduit
45.

Which is the most common switch type used in residential wiring?

a)
Single-pole switch
b)
Dimmer switch
c)
Double-pole switch
d)
Three-way switch
46.

The ground conductor in residential wiring is usually which color?

a)
green
b)
yellow
c)
red
d)
blue