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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
What tool is pictured below?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What tool is in the picture below?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
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.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(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?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
(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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
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.
(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 PAC welding?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
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.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
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
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(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.
What tool is pictured 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.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? 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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
(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?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
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 "I" in the picture provided?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(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.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
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
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".