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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
What tool is in the picture below?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(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.
"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?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
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.
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices 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 medium amperage PAC welding?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
What type of punch is pictured below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
What tool is in the picture below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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."
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What tool is in the picture 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 "C" in the picture provided?
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
"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.
(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 the eyeball to blister?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 SMAW welding?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers 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.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
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?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
What type of bar is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
"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
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.