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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"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?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
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?
(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 largest range of flammability.
(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.
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)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
What tool is pictured below?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the 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
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
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
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(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?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
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?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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 distance across a circle?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
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.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(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 SMAW welding?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?