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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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?
(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.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(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?
(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?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
(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?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Fabricators and designers have been using the various lines to convey information in their drawings, which is called the "alphabet of lines". Which of the terms below best describes the line labeled "C" 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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(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?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
(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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Fabricators and designers have been using the various lines to convey information in their drawings, which is called the "alphabet of lines". Which of the terms below best describes the line labeled "A" in the picture provided?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"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?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
"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?
(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 largest range of flammability.
"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?