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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
(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?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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 safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(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.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
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
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(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?
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.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
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?
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, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
(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?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
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.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(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
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(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.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(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.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
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 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.
(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) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage SMAW welding?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.