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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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 elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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?
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?
"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?
(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) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those 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?
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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
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.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
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?
(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?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
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
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(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.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
What type of punch is pictured below?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(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.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
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?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
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.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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.
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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.
(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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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 from in²?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(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.
(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?