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1) Whirlpool baths are also called -
a) Soakers
b) Spas
c) Hot tubs
d) Whirlpool spas
e) Hydro-massage bathtubs
2) Vulnerable spots in shower and bathtub enclosures include all of the following except -
a) Faucet penetrations
b) The top of the tile where it joins the conventional wall finish
c) Soap dishes
d) Grab bars
e) Windows
3) Appropriate backup materials for a ceramic tile shower stall include all of the following except -
a) Mortar and lath
b) Drywall
c) Moisture resistant drywall
d) Lightweight concrete panels
e) Plywood
4) A side arm heater:
a) Is a variation on a tankless coil
b) Is added to the side of a domestic water heater
c) Is typically located at each fixture requiring hot water
d) Has a gas burner
e) Has a high-efficiency oil burner
5) Which of the following statements about combination domestic hot water and space heating systems is false?
a) These cannot be used with a radiant piping heat distribution system.
b) Potable water is passed through a coil in an air handler with a duct system.
c) Electric water heaters are not to be used in this application typically.
d) The water heater has to be larger and/or have a faster recovery rate than
conventional water heaters.
e) The pump may operate even during non-heating seasons to prevent stagnant
water accumulations.
Bonus question:
Has Bruce Springsteen ever had a number one hit in the United States?
