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Practice Interprovincial/Red Seal Exam Disclaimer: This is NOT an Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) Examination. This is a practice examination that has been developed using similar weighting,question distribution, question taxonomies and question styles to that of a red seal examination. Success on this examination will NOT result in certification or qualification. This examination is intended to be used for self assessment in preparation for attempting a red seal examination. More information about the standard that the red seal examination is based on may be found within the National Occupational Analysis for the occupation at www.red-seal.ca . Section 1 OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS 1. Which tool is best suited for transferring a 35° angle from a drawing to a shop project? A. Try square. B. Sliding T-bevel. C. Framing square. D. Combination square. 2. What is the best solution when a circular saw 69 m (200 ft) from a power source has reduced power? A. Use a #10 wire extension cord to handle the power. B. Use a #14 wire extension cord to handle the power. C. Replace the circular saw with one that has lower amperage. D. Move the power source closer to the work site. 3. What is the first thing that should be done before using a pneumatic tool? A. Drain the water from the compressor. B. Drain the oil from the compressor. C. Put a couple of drops of oil into the tool where the air hose attaches. D. Put a couple of drops of water into the tool where the air hose attaches. 4. What procedure is used to ensure an accurate reading of an unknown elevation? A. Start the reading by placing the rod on the unknown elevation and work back to the benchmark. B. Start the reading by placing the builders level on the benchmark,then take the reading of the unknown elevation. C. Start by taking a reading on the benchmark then take the reading on the unknown elevation, move level and take both reading again to confirm elevation. D. Start by taking a reading on the benchmark then take the reading on the unknown elevation, turn level and take the reading at the benchmark to confirm elevation. 5. What should be done when entering a new worksite? A. Workers should avoid all hazardous areas. B. Workers should dress for the hazards encountered. C. Workers must be trained how to use their personal protective equipment. D. Workers must properly wear all personal protective equipment required. 6. What should be done to fill small gaps in an insulated concrete form system? A. Use high expansion foam to ensure a tight seal. B. Use a small bead of low expansion foam to seal. C. Fill with small amounts of concrete prior to pouring. D. Scribe and fit a piece of plywood to fit and the seal gap. 7. What should be placed on top of a concrete foundation wall to isolate the bottom plate from the concrete? A. Sill gasket. B. Filler strip. C. Continuous bead of caulking. D. 25 mm (1") of rigid insulation. 8. When should backfilling of a recently poured foundation wall be done? A. Backfill as soon as possible for safety and to assist in constructing the floor system. B. First construct the floor system, back fill, then apply the damp proofing. C. Install the vapor barrier, construct the floor system, then backfill. D. Install the damp proofing, construct the floor system, then backfill. 9. How should friction fit insulation be installed? A. The insulation must be tightly fit to prevent convection. B. It must be placed in the inner third of the wall. C. It must only fill two thirds of the wall cavity. D. Only install tight enough to fill the gaps and hold itself in place. 10. Which takes precedence if a discrepancy is found in the structural blue prints? A. Building section. B. Section view. C. Detail drawings. D. Shop drawings. |