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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
(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?
(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.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
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?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(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 best be described as one that would cause sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
"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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
(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?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those 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.
(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
What type of bar is pictured below?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What tool is in the picture below?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
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.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is pictured below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(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?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?