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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
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?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
"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?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What is the name of the grinder 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?
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
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?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture 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 picture provided?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
"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.
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 "F" in the picture provided?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms 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?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers 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 half the distance across a circle?
What tool is in the picture 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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?