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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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 "A" in the picture provided?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
(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?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(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.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the epidermis resulting in blistering?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
Position designations for groove and fillet test welds include numbers and letters. The number dictates a particular position, while the letter dictates a particular position. Choose the best combination of letters and numbers below to identify the weld position and type shown in the picture below.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage SMAW welding?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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 small volume?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
What tool is pictured below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
"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?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
Position designations for groove and fillet test welds include numbers and letters. The number dictates a particular position, while the letter dictates a particular position. Choose the best combination of letters and numbers below to identify the weld position and type shown in the picture 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 "D" in the picture provided?
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(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 box open to atmosphere?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?