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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
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.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? 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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection 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.
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?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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.
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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What tool is in the picture below?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
What type of punch is pictured 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(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."
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
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.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. 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 "Gas valve" variation?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
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?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(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?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
What tool is in the picture below?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
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 small volume?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
What tool is in the picture below?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?