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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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?
"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?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
"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.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
(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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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 using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(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.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(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.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
(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?
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
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(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.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(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.
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.
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.
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
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 "E" in 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.
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
(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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer 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.
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?
"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?
(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
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.