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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
What tool is in the picture below?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(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?
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.
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.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
"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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
What type of punch is pictured below?
"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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
"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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture 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?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
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.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
(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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
What type of bar is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(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.
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
"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?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
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?
(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.
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.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?