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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
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.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
(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?
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?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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 type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
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?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
(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?
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?
"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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What type of bar is pictured below?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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.
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
"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.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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?
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.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(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.
(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.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
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.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(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.
(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?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
What tool is pictured below?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?