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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
(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.
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?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"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.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
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.
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
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.
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
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
"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.
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(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?
"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
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 parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
"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?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers 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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would best be described as one that would cause cataracts with long term exposure?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(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.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
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?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.