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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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 following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
What tool is pictured below?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
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?
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.
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"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?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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.
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
"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?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
What tool is pictured below?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(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)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
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.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
"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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
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
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
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?
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?
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?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?