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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those 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 picture provided?
What type of punch is pictured below?
"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.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(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?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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."
(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?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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
"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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(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?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(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?
(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.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
What tool is in the picture below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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.
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?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best 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 medium amperage PAC welding?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?