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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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.
(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 GTAW welding?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 "H" in the picture provided?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
What type of bar is pictured below?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
(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?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(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?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2Ļ€r²"?
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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(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 SMAW welding?
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.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
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.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
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.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tool is in the picture below?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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.
(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 SMAW welding?
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?