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Pipelayer Practice Test

Check what you know about the pipelayer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on pipelayer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A trench box:
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Answer: Protects workers. Safety.

Question 2 of 15Invert is:
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Answer: Inside bottom of pipe. Term.

Question 3 of 15Protect trenches over:
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Answer: 5 feet. Rule.

Question 4 of 15Compact in:
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Answer: Thin lifts. Technique.

Question 5 of 15Keep spoils:
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Answer: Back from the edge. Safety.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Protects workers in trenches.”
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Answer: Trench box. Trench box: Protects workers in trenches.

Question 7 of 15What does “OSHA” mean?
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Answer: Workplace safety agency.. OSHA: Workplace safety agency.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Pipe joint type.”
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Answer: Bell and spigot. Bell and spigot: Pipe joint type.

Question 9 of 15What does “Pipe laser” mean?
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Answer: Sets grade.. Pipe laser: Sets grade.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Construction drawing.”
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Answer: Blueprint. Blueprint: Construction drawing.

Question 11 of 15What does “Manhole” mean?
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Answer: Access structure.. Manhole: Access structure.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Pressing soil dense.”
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Answer: Compaction. Compaction: Pressing soil dense.

Question 13 of 15What does “Competent person” mean?
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Answer: Trained trench inspector.. Competent person: Trained trench inspector.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Material under pipe.”
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Answer: Bedding. Bedding: Material under pipe.

Question 15 of 15What does “Grade” mean?
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Answer: Slope of pipe.. Grade: Slope of pipe.

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