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Plumber: FIRST PERIOD

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"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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
What tool is in the picture 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 2.5%-80% in air.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
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.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"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?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"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
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
(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.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
"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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
What tool is in the picture below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the 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?
(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?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
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 layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
"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?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"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 plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.