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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
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.
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?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
"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?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(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.
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
What tool is in the picture 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
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
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 is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
"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?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(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?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number 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 line labeled "E" in the picture provided?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What type of bar is pictured below?
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.
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?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
What tool is in the picture below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes 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".
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?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
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?
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.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.