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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
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.
(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?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 tool is in the picture below?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
(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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(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.
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
(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.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms 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?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(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.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier 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 screwdriver head is pictured below?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?