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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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What type of bar is pictured 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.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? 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 "B" in the picture provided?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(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?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
(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 largest range of flammability.
(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?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(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
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
(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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
What type of punch is pictured below?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
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.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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?
(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?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance across a circle?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
(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 distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
(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.