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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
(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.
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
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.
(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.
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a box open to atmosphere?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
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.
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?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(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
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
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?
"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 many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(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.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(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?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(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.
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided 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.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
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
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? 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?
What tool is in the picture 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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in 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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
(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?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?