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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(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 PAC welding?
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
"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?
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?
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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
What tool is in the picture 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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
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 several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What tool is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What tool is in the picture below?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(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?
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.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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?
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?