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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"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
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(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 pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
What type of punch is pictured below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(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?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage SMAW welding?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(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?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
(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?
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?
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.
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?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
What type of punch is pictured 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.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
(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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
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.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(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 half the distance across a circle?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
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?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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?