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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"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?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
(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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection 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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
(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?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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.
What is the name of the grinder 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 "A" in the picture provided?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
"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?
(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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
What tool is in the picture below?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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.
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 large volume?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. 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 force?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
What tool is pictured below?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." 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 at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
"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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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?
(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?
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?
(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?
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
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
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.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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?
(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?
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.
"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?
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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
What tool is in the picture below?