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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
(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
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
(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?
(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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
(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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those 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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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 isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
(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.
(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
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
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 _______."
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(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 fully enclosed box?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(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 required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(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 elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
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?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(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?
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
"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?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?