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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(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?
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.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
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 length?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
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.
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
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."
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(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.
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
(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?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(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?
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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
What tool is in the picture below?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"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?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(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?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What tool is in the picture below?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
(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 pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
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
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options 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.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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.
(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 GTAW welding?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer 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."
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.