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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
(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?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
What tool is pictured below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(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.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
(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 of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
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?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(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.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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."
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(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.
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
(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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
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
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
(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?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(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?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
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?
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?
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 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.