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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(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.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
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.
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(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.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
"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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"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?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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 several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
"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.
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.
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
(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?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
(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.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
(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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(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?
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 installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(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?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
(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.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
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?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
"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.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options 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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
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.
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?
(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
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?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?