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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is in the picture below?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured 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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
"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.
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
"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?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
(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?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
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 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?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from 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 arc dimension.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
(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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
What tool is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options 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.
(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.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the 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?