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Plumber: FIRST PERIOD

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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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
"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?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
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.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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.
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?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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?
What tool is pictured below?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(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.
"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?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"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?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties 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.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(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?
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 operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
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.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What tool is pictured below?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
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.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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?
"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?