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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
What tool is in the picture 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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
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.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
What type of bar is pictured below?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? 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?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
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.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
(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?
(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
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
(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.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices 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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer 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 a large volume?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.