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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
(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?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
What tool is pictured below?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
(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?
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.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(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)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers 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?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
(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?
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?
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.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
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 type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
"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?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
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."
(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?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
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.
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(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 around a circle?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(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?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
(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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
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 support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.