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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(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 pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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.
(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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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.
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
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
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.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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."
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(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?
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.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
(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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
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.
(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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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?
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.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
What tool is pictured below?
(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?
"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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"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?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance around a circle?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?