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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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?
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
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
"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?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
(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 gouging. blades.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
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?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
(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.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(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?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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.
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
"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 numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
(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?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
What tool is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
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 pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
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.
(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.
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage PAC welding?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. 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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.