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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 "B"?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
(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?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would best be described as one that would cause skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"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?
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.
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
What tool is in the picture below?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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."
(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 to in²?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
(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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent 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 low amperage GTAW welding?
"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
(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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(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?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
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?
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.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? 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 "G" in the picture provided?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(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
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
(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.