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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
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)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
(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 distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What tool is pictured below?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance across a circle?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
(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?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch 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 "F" in the picture provided?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
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."
(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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from 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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
(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)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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.
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.
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers 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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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 the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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.
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(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 exposed skin to burn?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
"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.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
(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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(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?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?