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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
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 answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(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?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(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 required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
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.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
What tool is in the picture below?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
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?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? 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?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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
What tool is pictured below?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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 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?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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 method of dimensioning.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
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.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms 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?
(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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?