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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
(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?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those 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 picture provided?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
"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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
What tool is in the picture below?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
"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?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
(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 exposed skin to burn?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
(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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(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.
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.
(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.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
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.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tool is in the picture below?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
(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 of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(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.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
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?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?