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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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."
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms 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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
(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
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
(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?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided 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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
"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.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
"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?
(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.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(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?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
What tool is pictured below?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms 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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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.