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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(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?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
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.
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?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
(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.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(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?
What tool is pictured 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 "D" in the picture provided?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
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.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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 selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
"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?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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?
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.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?