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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
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?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
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?
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
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(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.
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?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
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.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
What tool is in the picture below?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
(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%?
(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?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(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.
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.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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 "D" in the picture provided?
(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.
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.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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.
(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?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
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.
What tool is pictured 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.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
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?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
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.