Questions of the Week 4/14/2025

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1) At what level would water pressure within a single-family dwelling begin to be considered excessive and require correction?
a) 60 psi
b) 80 psi
c) 100 psi
d) 120 psi

2) Gas-fired furnace heat exchanges most often fail from
a) Low temperatures
b) Lack of use
c) Improper gas pressure
d) Rust and metal fatigue

*3) Which has the LEAST effect on the deflection of a dimension lumber floor system?
a) Joist width
b) Joist grade
c) Joist species
d) Joist spacing

4) A basin makes a gurgling sound at the end of draining the fixture. This may be due to
a) Improperly supported pipes
b) Inadequate venting
c) An undersized drain pipe
d) Improper drain slope

5) What is the most common contributing factor to masonry retaining wall movement? a) Corbelled construction
b) Hydrostatic pressure
c) Poorly mortared joints
d) Too many tiebacks

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Great QOTW, Peter. :slight_smile:

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  1. C
  2. D
  3. B
  4. B
  5. B

Nice Q’s Peter

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1 b
2 d
3 a
4 b
5 b
Good questions Peter! Thanks for taking your time for QOTW. :us:

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YEA GO PETER! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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1B
2D
3B
4B
5B
Music question: the sound of silence

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Great QOTW Peter! :+1:

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Thank you, Peter.

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  1. B
  2. D
  3. C
  4. B
  5. B
    Great questions
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Great questions, Peter, :thinking:

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nicely done sir, all good questions…

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  1. C
  2. D
  3. B
  4. B
  5. B
    Thanks
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Thank you Peter
1-B
2-D
3-B
4-B
5-B

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1 - B
2 - D
3 - Joist species
4 - B
5 - B

Nice work Peter

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  1. B
  2. D
  3. A
  4. B
  5. B
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B
D
C
B
B

Ryan Martin

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Thanks Peter!

  1. b
  2. d
  3. b
  4. b
  5. b
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