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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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 up at 2%?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage GTAW welding?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by 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.
(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.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
(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?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(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.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
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?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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)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.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc 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.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
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.
(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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(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.
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?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
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.
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 a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
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 _______."
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
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?
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(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 PAC welding?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.