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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(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?
"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?
"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?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
(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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
(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?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(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?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(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?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
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?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
(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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
"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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(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?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided 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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
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.
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 a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
What tool is pictured below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
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?
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.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
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.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
(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?
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.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(ofc)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.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(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?
What tool is pictured below?
(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 PAC welding?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.