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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer 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 temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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?
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
What type of punch is pictured below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
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.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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.
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. "
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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 range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(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.
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture 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.
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
What tool is pictured below?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?