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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
"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.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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?
(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?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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.
(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?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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 GTAW welding?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(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.
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
(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?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(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?
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?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(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?
(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?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
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.
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What tool is pictured below?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the 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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
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.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(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 outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.