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Plumber: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
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?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
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.
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."
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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
"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?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
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.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
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?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio 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.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
(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 gouging. blades.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
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 list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.