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WorksheetsHBI BCT Practice Test
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is the most likely cause for a dryer to not turn on?
Lint build up
Tripped Circuit Breaker
Worn Drive Belt
Obstruction in exhaust
Which is a result of too much grinding on a mower blade?
Feathered cutting edge
Overheating blade
Tempered blade
Unbalanced blade
Which of the answers in mostly likely the cause of a washing machine faulty high water switch?
The machine shakes or dances
The machine will not fill
The clothes are still soaking wet
The washer will not drain
Which of these steps could be taken when replacing an air filter in landscaping equipment?
Saturate polyurethane filters with light engine oil before replacing
Disconnect the power before servicing
Clean oil bath filters with cleaning solvent
Clean polyurethane filters with gasoline
When should oil level of a gas lawnmower be checked?
Once a month
Once a week
Every 15 hours of use
Every time the mower is used
Which steps should be followed to sharpen a mower blade?
Balance the blade before removing it from the engine
Follow the original cutting angle
Temper the blade
Use a wet stone
Which of the steps should be taken if a gas kitchen stove ignitor does not spark?
Replace the ignitor
Replace the ignitor cable
Which of these steps is required before removing the lawnmower blade?
Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire
Which of these steps should be taken if there is standing water inside the bottom of a dishwasher at the end of a cycle?
Turn off the dishwasher, Check the impeller pump and remove any debris
Which of these steps should be completed before removing the burner tubes of a gas heater?
Lock out and tagout the gas line
Which describes the difference between a hydronic and forced-air heating system?
All answers are correct
Hydronic systems commonly use a closed loop system
Hydronic heat may be used in a heat exchanged in a ducted system
Which of these is the correct procedure for cleaning an HVAC condenser?
Use a pressure washer coils remove debris, apply cleaner, rinse coils, reassemble and turn power back on.
Turn off the power to the condenser unit, remove debris, Clean the condenser with a wire brush
Which of these is the most likely cause of a cold room with and electric baseboard heater?
A large piece of furniture in front of the heater
What is recommended when removing pulleys?
Which of these statements are true?
Rooms will heat faster if the thermostat is set higher then the desired temperature
The rate in which a room heats is determined by the heating units BTUs
Gas and hydronic heating systems are more complex then electric systems
None of the above
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.
If the meter shows open
Which of these steps should be taken when applying caulk?
Make sure area to be caulked is damp before applying
Use long nose pliers to remove the tip of the caulk
None of the above
What steps should be taken when joining PVC Joints?
Apply primer to both male and female ends of the pipes
Apply cement to both male and female ends of the pipes
Insert the pipe into the coupling, and rotate ¼ turn
All of the above
What should you do first if the Garbage disposal does not turn on?
Check if it is plugged, there is power to the unit and if the circuit breaker has not tripped.
Which statement(s) is correct?
Heating Polyethylene with a torch creates toxic fumes
Never install plastic pipe in areas designed for metal pipe applications
Keep ends of flexible gas pipe covered to prevent debris from entering the tube
All of the answers
How many connecters does a 2” x 1 ½" tee have?
Which of these steps should be taken to clean a clogged showerhead after it has been removed?
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.
Which of these is best to connect two types of pipe of different sizes?
Adapter
Weld the pipes end to end
Solder applied to the end of each pipe
Which of these are designed to prevent conductors in a circuit from being overloaded?
Plug fuses
Circuit breakers
Cartridge fuses
Which of these is the first thing to check if a light fixture isn't working when the light switch is turned on?
Tripped circuit breaker
Light switch Loose connection
Burned out Light bulb
What is the correct step to take to verify that circuits are deenergized?
Which of these can only be used to test for grounding and to identify the hot and neutral side on the grounded receptacles?
GFCI Plug-in tester
Information about safe handling of adhesives is found in which of these?
Which of these refers to a circuit with voltage applied to it?
short circuit
energized or live circuit
loaded circuit
Which tools are best for twisting wires together
Wire cutters
Channel locks
Slip joint pliers
Lineman's pliers
Which of these steps should be taken to remove mold when preparing a joint for re-caulking?
Put on protective gear, remove loose mold, apply mild bleach solution, scrub, rinse, and allow to dry.
What is the main difference between a rip saw and a crosscut saw?
The main difference is the type of metal blade
The main difference is the width of the blade
The main difference is the direction shape of the teeth
The main difference is length of the saw blade
Which of these is recommended for drilling holes ½ inch and larger in rough carpentry?
Which saw is used to ripping boards to width?
Coping saw
Band saw
Jigsaw
Table saw
Which of these is most used for caulking around the wood trim?
Acrylic latex caulk
Silicone
Butyl rubber
Which of these practices should be followed when using a table saw?
Use your hands to push the wood,
Always stand to the side of the saw
Use a push stick or push block,
Always use a saw guard
Which of these safety precautions is most likely to prevent injury while using a stationary power tool?
Which of these safety precautions is most likely to prevent injury while using a stationary power tool?
Which of these saws is designed for fine finishing wood such as coping and molding?
Which screw is recommended when installing drywall?
Gypsum screw
Lag bolt
Which of these hand driven nails are recommended when installing trim molding?
A
B
C
D
Which of these formulas correctly represents Ohms law?
R=E+I
E = I * R
E=I/R
I=E*R
An electric clothes iron operating on 120 v has a resistance of 12 Ω. How much current will it draw?
Which of these service raceways require connector fittings attached to the conduit using solvent?
Which is the most common switch type used in residential wiring?
The ground conductor in residential wiring is usually which color?
