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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(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 GTAW welding?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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?
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
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.
(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.
(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 numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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 "G" in the picture provided?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(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?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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.
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
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
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
"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?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(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?
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured 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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? 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?
"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?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(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?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(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)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
What tool is pictured below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
"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)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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?
(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
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
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.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
(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?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?