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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(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
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
What tool is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the 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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections 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 line labeled "C" in the picture provided?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(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?
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.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
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.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." 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 "Gas valve" variation?
(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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
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?
(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?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
(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 half the distance across a circle?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(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?
(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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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 line labeled "A" in the picture 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.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(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.
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.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
(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 all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?