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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? 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.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
"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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
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.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
"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.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(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.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms 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 picture provided?
(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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(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 1:46 mm?
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
"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.
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(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.
(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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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?
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.
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?