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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
(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?
(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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6β…œ". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
(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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(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?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What tool is in the picture below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(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?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
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.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
(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 distance around a circle?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ftΒ² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/mΒ³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(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 range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
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.
What tool is in the picture 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 Β°C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
(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?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90Β° triangle?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(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?
Position designations for groove and fillet test welds include numbers and letters. The number dictates a particular position, while the letter dictates a particular position. Choose the best combination of letters and numbers below to identify the weld position and type shown in the picture below.
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
(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, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
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?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ftΒ³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Please add the following fractions β΄β„β‚ˆ, ⁢⁄₁₂, β΅β„β‚ˆ, β…”. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
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.