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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 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 sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
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 a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"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?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
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?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
"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?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a box open to atmosphere?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
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.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
"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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
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?
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers 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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
(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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.