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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(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 PAC welding?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(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?
(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 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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? 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 "Insulated service valve" variation?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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?
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 small volume?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(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?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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?
"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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(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 SMAW welding?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
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?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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."
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(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.
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(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.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
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.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
"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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?