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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided 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?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
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?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
"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?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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 WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones 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 "I" in the picture provided?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
(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.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
(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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
(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 gouging. blades.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
What type of bar 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?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
"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?
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 WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
"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.
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?
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?
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.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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 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 WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?