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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"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.
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.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
"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?
What tool is pictured below?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
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.
(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?
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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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?
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.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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?
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?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(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.
(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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options 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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
(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?
(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?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 picture provided?
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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" 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 line labeled "C" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents 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?
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
"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.
"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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
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.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
What tool is in the picture below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
What tool is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?