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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(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.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(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?
(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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
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.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
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)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(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 largest range of flammability.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by 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.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
What tool is pictured below?
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
(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, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided 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.
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
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?
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.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(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 box open to atmosphere?
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
(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."
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
"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?
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?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?