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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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 following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(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?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"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.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
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.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
(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?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
"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?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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?
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.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
What tool is pictured below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(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?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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?