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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture 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.
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.
(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.
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
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?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(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?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(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, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
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?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
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.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
(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.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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.
What tool is pictured below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
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.
(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
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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 is the name of the reamer pictured below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
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 small volume?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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
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.
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 sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
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 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.
(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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
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
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
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.
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.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
What tool is in the picture below?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(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 SMAW welding?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the 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?