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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
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?
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?
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.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
(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 difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
(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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(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?
"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.
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers 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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "Ï€dh"?
(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?
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?
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
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
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of punch is pictured below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(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 difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(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?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by 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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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 space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
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?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?