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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(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 exposed skin to burn?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
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 small volume?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
(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?
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.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers 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?
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
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)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" 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.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
(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?
"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
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
(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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
(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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(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?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options 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?
(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.
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.
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
What tool is in the picture below?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(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.