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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(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 PAC welding?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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?
(ofe)Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the largest range of flammability.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
What tool is in the picture below?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following 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 tool is in the picture below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(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 1:46 mm?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
(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.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?