Advance your career with help from our practice exams

Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

A randomized 100 question test from a pool of 991 questions, good luck!

Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
What tool is pictured below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
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.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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 is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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.
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
What tool is in the picture below?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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.
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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
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 length?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
"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?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
"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?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the 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 mass?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
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.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(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."
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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.
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.
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(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.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided 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 SMAW welding?