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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(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 up at 1:46 mm?
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?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
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.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
What tool is in the picture 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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
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.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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?
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?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
(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 up at 2%?
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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
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
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 form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
"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?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
(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
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"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?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(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.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
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?
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
(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?
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.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
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 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
Type "L" 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?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.