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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
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."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(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?
(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?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
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.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(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, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 to in²?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by 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?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
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.
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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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?