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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
(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 SMAW welding?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
"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?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
What tool is 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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(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 the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 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.
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
(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.
(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?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(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.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?