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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
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.
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
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?
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.
What type of punch is pictured 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
"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?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
(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.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
(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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(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, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
What tool is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
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?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(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
(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.
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(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.
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.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
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.
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)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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 tool is in the picture below?
(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?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
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?
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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
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?
(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.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(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 GTAW welding?
(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?
(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?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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".
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(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?
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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
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.
(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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
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 "D" in the picture provided?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(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.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
"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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(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.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(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.