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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
What is the name of the ginder pictured 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 GTAW welding?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options 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 "B" in the picture provided?
(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?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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?
(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 sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
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.
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
(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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
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?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
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?
(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.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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 picture provided?
(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?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(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 difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
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.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
What tool is in the picture below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?