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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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."
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(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
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured 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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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 "C" in the picture provided?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
(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.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
What type of punch is pictured below?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
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.
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.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
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.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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 three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
(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?
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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones 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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(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?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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
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?
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.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.