Rules of the Game You will choose from 9 questions ranging in topics and in level from first to third year apprentice. The first answer is worth $1. Get.

Rules of the GameYou will choose from 9 questions ranging in topics

and in level from first to third year apprentice.The first answer is worth $1. Get 9 questions right

and win $20. Answer the bonus 10th question right to win an additional $5.

Any missed answers, and the game is over. You will not earn any of the winnings until you answer at least 5 questions correctly. At that point, you will win the prize for the number of questions answered correctly.

There are no cheats or peeks in this game – you’re on your own!

Question ValuesQuestion values are as follows:

Question # Value

1 $1

2 $1

3 $1

4 $1

5 $1

6 $3

7 $3

8 $4

9 $5

BONUS $5

Where Did We Get the Questions?Questions were extracted from the PHCC

Educational Foundation’s Plumbing Assessment Tests.

Tests are available through the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and its Whitener Group affiliate for $25 each.

Tests can be used by schools to assess progress of apprentices and by employers to help determine the knowledge level of prospective employees.

Topics – Game 33rd Year – Safety 3rd Year – Plans, Drawings & Charts 3rd Year –Fuel Gas

2nd Year – Related Science 2nd

Year – Plans, Drawings & Charts

2nd Year – Water Heaters

1st Year – Safety 1st Year - Mathematics 1st

Year – Water Supply & Distribution

Systems

BONUS ROUND

1st Year – SafetyThe safest way to extinguish a torch flame is to first

close oxygen valve, then close acetylene valve

relieve tension in acetylene adjusting screw, then repeat process for oxygen regulator

release tension on oxygen regulator adjusting screw, then repeat process for acetylene regulator

close fuel valve, then close oxygen valve

Your Answer: close oxygen valve, then close acetylene valve

That is correct!You’re smarter than a 1st year apprentice!

Aren’t you proud of yourself?

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: release tension on acetylene adjusting screw, then repeat process for acetylene regulator

There are two types of answers: correct and incorrect.

Unfortunately, this one falls into the second category.

You are NOT smarter than a 1st year apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: release tension on oxygen regulator adjusting screw, then repeat process for acetylene regulator

That is not correct!You are NOT smarter than a 1st year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: close fuel valve, the close oxygen valve

Tough break! That is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 1st year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

1st Year – MathematicsThe sum of pipe measuring 8 feet 6 inches, 6 feet 7 inches, 9 feet 2 inches, and 4 feet 4 inches is

28 feet 7 inches

36 feet 3 inches

37 feet

38 feet 11 inches

Your Answer: 28 feet 7 inchesYou are correct! YESSSSSSS!

You’re smarter than a 1st year apprentice! Aren’t you proud?

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: 36 feet 3 inchesThat is not correct.

You are NOT smarter than a 1st year apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 37 feetDid you sleep through class?

That answer is wrong.You are NOT smarter than a 1st year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 38 feet 11 inchesYou must have been absent that day.

That answer is wrong.You are NOT smarter than a 1st year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

1st Year – Water Supply & Distribution Systems

Beyond what depth is a well considered a deep well?

15 feet

25 feet

150 feet

250 feet

Your Answer: 15 feet

That answer is wrong.You are NOT smarter than a 1st year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 25 feetGood answer! That is correct.

You are definitely smarter than a 1st year apprentice!

Pat yourself on the back!

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: 150 feetJust how often did you skip class?

That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 1st year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 250 feetThere goes the cash.

That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 1st year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

2nd Year – Related ScienceStandard atmospheric pressure at sea level is

0 psia

.491 psia

14.7 psia

16.9 psi

Your Answer: 0 psia

That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: .491 psiaReally?

That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 14.7 psia

That is correct.You are smarter than a 2nd year apprentice!

Do you want a cookie?

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: 16.9 psiaAnd the game is over for you!

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

2nd Year – Plans, Drawings & ChartsThe angle formed between the axes in isometric drawings is

45 degrees

90 degrees

120 degrees

180 degrees

Your Answer: 45 degreesDid you send a twin to class for you?

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 90 degrees

Nope!That answer is not correct.

You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 120 degreesWay to go! That is correct.

You are smarter than a 2nd year apprentice!

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: 180 degreesSocially promoted?

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

2nd Year – Water HeatersWhich type of solar water heater uses a separate loop, usually filled with a mixture of water and antifreeze, to transfer solar heat energy from the collector to a heat exchanger?

direct

indirect

solar coil

drainback

Your Answer: directThat’s not it!

You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: indirect

That is correct.You are smarter than a 2nd year apprentice!

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: solar coil

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: drainbackTime for tutoring!

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 2nd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

3rd Year – SafetyA guardrail system must withstand _____ of force.

150 pounds

200 pounds

350 pounds

500 pounds

Your Answer: 150 pounds

Sorry, but that answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 200 pounds

That is correct.You may be smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: 350 pounds

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 500 pounds

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

3rd Year – Plans, Drawings & Charts

Orthogonal projections are also known as ___________ drawings.

multiview

pictorial

isometric

oblique

Your Answer: multiview

That answer is not correct.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: pictorial

That is correct! Nice job!You may be smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: isometric

Nope.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: oblique

Maybe next time. That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

3rd Year – Fuel GasDouble-walled vents for gas water heaters must have a minimum clearance of _____ from any combustible material.

1 inch

1 ½ inches

2 inches

2 ½ inches

Your Answer: 1 inch

Good answer! That is correct!You may be smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

Pick Your Next Category

Your Answer: 1 ½ inches

Your luck has run out. That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 2 inches

I don’t think so. That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

Your Answer: 2 ½ inches

C’mon. Even I know this one.Sorry, but you are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

GAME OVER

BONUS ROUNDYou can take the $20 and run, or play to win an additional $5 in the BONUS ROUND.

The BONUS ROUND topic is: CODE

What’s your pleasure?

PLAY BONUS ROUND

QUIT WHILE I’M AHEAD

BONUS ROUND – CodeAccording to most codes, vitrified clay building sewer pipe and fittings are

approved for use at least 12 inches below ground

approved for use inside of buildings and above ground

unrestricted in use for drain lines

unrestricted in use for vent lines

Your Answer: approved for use at least 12 inches below ground

You are now $5 richer andyou are smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

Thanks for playing!

Your Answer: approved for use inside of buildings and above ground

That’s a big no.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

Thanks for playing!

Your Answer: unrestricted in use for drain lines

Sorry, but that answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

Thanks for playing!

Your Answer: unrestricted in use for vent lines

Negative. That answer is incorrect.You are NOT smarter than a 3rd year

apprentice!

Thanks for playing.