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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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.
"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?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
(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?
(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 largest range of flammability.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
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.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(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?
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.
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
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
(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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage GTAW welding?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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?
"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?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 1:46 mm?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(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?
(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?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
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?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(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?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(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, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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.