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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(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?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
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.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a box open to atmosphere?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(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?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(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
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections 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 "B" in the picture provided?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
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 heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
(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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the 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?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.