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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(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.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(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.
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?
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
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
(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?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(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 from in²?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(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
"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?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(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.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"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?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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.
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.
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
What type of wrench is pictured 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 backflow in a system?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
(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?
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
(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?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
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 material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
"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?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options 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?
(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 up at 2%?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
(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?