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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"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?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties 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 picture provided?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
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?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
(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 GTAW welding?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
(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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(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
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 "I" in the picture provided?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
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.
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.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² to in²?
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
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.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
What tool is in the picture below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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 tool is in the picture 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?
(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.
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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 globe valve?
What tool is pictured 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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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."
(ofc)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.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.