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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(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.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(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?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(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.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(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.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
(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 to in²?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture 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.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
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 two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(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 required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
What tool is pictured below?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms 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.
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(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?
"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
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?