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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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?
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
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.
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the epidermis resulting in blistering?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
(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?
"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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(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?
(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 2%?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
(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.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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.
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?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(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 of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
(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?
(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.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
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 a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
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?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(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.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(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?
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."
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.