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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
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.
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?
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.
(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?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
(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?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(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?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
"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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(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?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
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?
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.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
What type of punch is pictured below?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones 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 "E" 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 low amperage GTAW welding?
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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 is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
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 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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
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
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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.
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
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?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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 "F" in the picture provided?