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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
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)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.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
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?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"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?
(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?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
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?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
"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.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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.
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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 distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
"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?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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 lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
(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?
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?
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.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(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
What tool is in the picture below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
(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 PAC welding?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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 threaded gate valve?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
"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?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.