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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"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?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(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?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(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?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(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?
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.
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(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?
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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(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.
(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 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.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
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.
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.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
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
"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?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
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?
"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?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
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?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
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?
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.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer 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.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(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?
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?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(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.
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?