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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
"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?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(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 outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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.
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.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
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 code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
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)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
(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?
(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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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."
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
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.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
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?
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.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
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.
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.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied 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.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
What tool is in the picture below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(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?
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?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
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.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?