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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
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 "I" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is in the picture 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.
(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?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms 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 "D" in the picture provided?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
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?
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(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
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(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?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
(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?
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.
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 1:46 mm?
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?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture 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.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What tool is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(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?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
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.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
"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
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(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.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
"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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"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?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
(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?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(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?
(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.