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Plumber: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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.
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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
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?
"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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
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.
"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?
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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
What tool is pictured below?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"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?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
What type of punch is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
"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 coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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.
"_________ 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
What tool is in the picture below?
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones 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.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
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.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.