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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage SMAW welding?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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 picture provided?
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
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.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(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.
(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)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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?
(ofc)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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
(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?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
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?
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
"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.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?