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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)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.
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.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
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?
(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 elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
(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?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(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.
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?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
"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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
What tool is pictured below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
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.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
What tool is pictured below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
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.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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.
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
What type of punch is pictured below?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(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 exposed skin to burn?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the 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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the epidermis resulting in blistering?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options 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.
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
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 is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
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 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.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?