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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 "A" in the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(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?
What tool is pictured 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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(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.
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
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?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(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 distance across a circle?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
(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?
(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?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(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?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(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?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
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.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
(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?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.