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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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 distance across a circle?
What tool is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms 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?
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?
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?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
What tool is in the picture 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.
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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
(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?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers 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.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
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?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
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.
"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?
(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.
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?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose 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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(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.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
What tool is in the picture below?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What tool is in the picture below?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?