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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
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.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(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?
What tool is pictured 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.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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 is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
(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?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
(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.
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.
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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"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.
(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?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(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.
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?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
What type of bar is pictured below?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks 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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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 letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(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.