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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"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?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(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)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
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.
(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.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(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?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
(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 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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
What tool is pictured below?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
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.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage GTAW welding?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
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?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
(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
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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.
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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.