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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones 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 pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(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.
(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 outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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 "G" in the picture provided?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
"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?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
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
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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?
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.
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?
(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?
(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.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(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?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
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.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
(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?
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance around a circle?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
What tool is in the picture 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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(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.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
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.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.