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Plumber: FIRST PERIOD

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Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"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?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? 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 wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
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?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
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.
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.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
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 large volume?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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?
What type of bar is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.