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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied 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) 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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
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.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
"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 picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
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?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
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
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
"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?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
(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?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
(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.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
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
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"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?
(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?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
What type of punch is pictured 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?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
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.
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?