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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
What type of punch is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer 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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "Ï€dh"?
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.
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those 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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
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.
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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
(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?
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
What tool is in the picture below?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
What type of bar is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
(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?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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?
(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?
(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?
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.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(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 box open to atmosphere?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
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.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
"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?
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?
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.