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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
(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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(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 pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
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?
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.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
What type of wrench is pictured 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
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
What tool is in the picture below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(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?
(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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What tool is pictured below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(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.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
(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.
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.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
What tool is pictured below?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance around a circle?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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?
(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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 "E" in the picture provided?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
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 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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(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 SMAW welding?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below