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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
"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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
(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.
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?
(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.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
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?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
"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.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
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.
"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?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
(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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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.
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.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?