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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"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?
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.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(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?
What type of bar is pictured 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 2.5%-80% in air.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
(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 required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the 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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
"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.
"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?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
(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?
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."
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.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
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?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(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?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
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.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
What tool is pictured below?
(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 sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(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.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(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?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?