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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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
"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?
"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?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
"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?
(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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
"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?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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.
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?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
(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?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
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.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
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
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(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 GTAW welding?
(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?
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(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.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".