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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What tool is in the picture below?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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?
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 WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
(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.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
"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)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.
(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.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(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.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
(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?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(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 difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
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.
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?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(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?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? 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 "H" in the picture provided?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
"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.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
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.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"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?
(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.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?