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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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.
(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?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(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?
(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?
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.
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
(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.
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?
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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection 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 "B" in the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
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?
(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.
(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?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the epidermis resulting in blistering?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture 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 half the distance across a circle?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(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 distance around a circle?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?