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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What tool is in the picture 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 type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
(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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
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
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?
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.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "Ļ€dh"?
What tool is in the picture 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?
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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
"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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
(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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
What tool is pictured below?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
(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?
(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?
(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?
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.
"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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What tool is in the picture below?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"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 type of wrench is pictured 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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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 type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
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, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?