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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the 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.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
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."
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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 "D" in the picture provided?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
(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?
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?
What is the name of the reamer pictured 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?
(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?
(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?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
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.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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.
(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.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
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.
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?
(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?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
What tool is in the picture 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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
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.
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
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)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.
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.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" 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?
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)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.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
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?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?