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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
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 tool is in the picture below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options 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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
"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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
(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.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(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?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(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?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(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
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
What tool is pictured below?
(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?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
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.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(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.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(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?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
(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?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided 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 "Pilot valve" variation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" 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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?