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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes 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?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
(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%?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
(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 the eyeball to blister?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
What type of bar is pictured below?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture 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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
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.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(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?
What tool is pictured below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
What type of punch is pictured below?
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?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
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
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(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 GTAW welding?
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(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?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(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?