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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Fabricators and designers have been using the various lines to convey information in their drawings, which is called the "alphabet of lines". Which of the terms below best describes the line labeled "E" in the picture provided?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would best be described as one that would cause skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?