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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
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?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
(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.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
(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?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage PAC welding?
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
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?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
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?
(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.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(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?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What tool is in the picture 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?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(ofe)Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 2.5%-80% in air.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
(ofe)Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(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 up at 1:46 mm?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(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 exposed skin to burn?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
(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 wrench is pictured below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
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.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
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 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?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters