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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"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?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
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?
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?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options 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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is 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?
(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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What tool is pictured below?
(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?
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.
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?
(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 SMAW welding?
What tool is in the picture below?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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 medium amperage SMAW welding?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
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?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers 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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(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?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
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.
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?
(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?