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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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 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.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(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 SMAW welding?
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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofc)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.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
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?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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."
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item 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
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
(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 best be described as one that would cause exposed skin to burn?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
What tool is in the picture below?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?