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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
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?
What tool is in the picture 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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
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?
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.
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
(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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
(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?
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
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied 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?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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?
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.
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.
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.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(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 butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
(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?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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.
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(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?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
(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.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options 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?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(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?
(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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".