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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
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.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"_________ 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.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
What tool is in the picture 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?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would best be described as one that would cause the eyeball to blister?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
"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?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(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?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage SMAW welding?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
(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
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
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.
(ofe)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.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(ofe)"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
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"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?
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?