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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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 the eyeball to blister?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
"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?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
(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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
"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?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
(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
(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?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
"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?
"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?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
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.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
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.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(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.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
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?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"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?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(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?
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?
(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?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage GTAW welding?
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?