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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
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?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
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?
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?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
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?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
"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
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
What type of wrench is pictured 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."
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
(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 PAC welding?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those 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.
(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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
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)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those 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 "I" in the picture provided?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
"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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?