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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(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?
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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 distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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?
"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
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
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?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
(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?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your 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.
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance around a circle?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"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.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance across a circle?
(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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
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?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy 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?
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?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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 of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(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?
(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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(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?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
(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 PAC welding?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?