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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(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?
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.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
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?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
What tool is pictured below?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(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.
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?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(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?
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.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(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?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
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?
(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?
(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
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 heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
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?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What type of punch is pictured 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.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² to in²?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
What tool is in the picture below?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?