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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(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?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
(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 largest range of flammability.
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.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"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?
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 code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(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.
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What tool is pictured below?
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.
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
(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.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
What tool is pictured below?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
What tool is pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
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.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(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?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(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?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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.
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?