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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
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 "D" in the picture provided?
(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.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(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.
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
What type of punch is pictured below?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
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.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
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.
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
What tool is pictured below?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
What tool is pictured below?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
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?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage SMAW welding?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
"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?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
(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.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
(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?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given 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?
(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.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.