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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
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.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
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?
(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?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
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.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
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?
(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 half the distance across a circle?
What tool is in the picture below?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
What tool is in the picture below?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
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.
(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.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults 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 considered a quarter-turn valve?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
(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?
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
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.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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 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.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers 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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?