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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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.
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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 benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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.
(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.
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?
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.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(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 selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
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?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² to in²?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
(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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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.
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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 outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(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?
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.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"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.
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
(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 up at 2%?
(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?
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
"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?
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
(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?
"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?