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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those 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 outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower 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?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
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 _______."
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
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?
(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?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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.
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."
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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 tool is in the picture below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(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 the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
(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.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
(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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
(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?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(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?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
What tool is in the picture below?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(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?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?