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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
(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?
(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.
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.
(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?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
What tool is in the picture below?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
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.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(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 sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
"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
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
What tool is in the picture below?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer 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.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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?
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?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "Ï€dh"?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
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.
(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?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose 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?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(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 the eyeball to blister?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options 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 "I" in the picture provided?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
"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?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
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?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
"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.
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
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?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?