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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
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.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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?
(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 90° triangle?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
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)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
(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.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones 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.
(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?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
(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.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
What type of punch is pictured below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
"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?