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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
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?
(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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"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?
(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.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
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.
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.
(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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
(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 GTAW welding?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
(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?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
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.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms 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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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. "
"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?
(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.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"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?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
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?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 "A" in the picture provided?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(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?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
What type of bar 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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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.
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.
(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.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(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 from in²?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
(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.