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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(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?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
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.
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.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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 using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(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?
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.
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.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections 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.
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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(ofc)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.
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"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?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
"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.
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?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(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?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
(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
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
(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 exposed skin to burn?
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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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.
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."
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(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?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.