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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
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?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
What tool is in the picture 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.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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.
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 "I" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
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.
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?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
(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?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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.
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(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 range of flammability of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
(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 the eyeball to blister?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?