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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 GTAW welding?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(ofe)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.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
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?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
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.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
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?
"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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(bs)"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?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
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?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(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?
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
"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.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(ofc)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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(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, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
(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.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones 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?