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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
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.
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.
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(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?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
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?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
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.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
What tool is in the picture below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties 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 a large volume?
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."
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(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?
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?
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.
(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 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.
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.