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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
There are several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(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 up at 1:46 mm?
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."
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
"_________ 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?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(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?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
"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?
(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?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the 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.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
"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?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² to in²?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
There are several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofe)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.
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.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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.
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
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?
(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?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
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?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is: