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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
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?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(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%?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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.
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 "I" 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 medium amperage PAC welding?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(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 box open to atmosphere?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(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?
(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.
(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?
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?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
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?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
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 best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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.
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
"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.
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of 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".
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(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?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(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.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule