Advance your career with help from our practice exams

Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

A randomized 100 question test from a pool of 991 questions, good luck!

What tool is pictured 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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
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?
"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?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
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?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
"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 tool is in the picture below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(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.
(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.
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.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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.
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.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is pictured 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.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(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?
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?