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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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.
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."
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What tool is pictured below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
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.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
(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.
(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.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
"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?
(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 epidermis resulting in blistering?
(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.
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?
(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
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
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?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(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?
(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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
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?
(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 largest range of flammability.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening 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?
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?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(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?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
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.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
(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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
What tool is in the picture below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?