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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 1:46 mm?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
"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?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
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.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
What tool is in the picture below?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
"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.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
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?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
(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.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
"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.
"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?
"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?
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.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
What tool is pictured below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?