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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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What tool is pictured below?
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?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(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.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
(ofc)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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
What tool is in the picture below?
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
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"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?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
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?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection 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?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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."
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
What type of screwdriver head 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?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
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?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
What tool is in the picture below?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.