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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(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
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the 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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
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.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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.
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.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers 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 "D" in the picture provided?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of 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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"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?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
(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?
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 safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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?
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
What type of bar is pictured below?
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?
"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.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
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.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.