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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900ยบ 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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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 forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Calculate the density of 5 mยณ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 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?
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 _______."
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/mยณ with water at 1000 kg/mยณ. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
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."
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
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.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30ยฐ and a maximum of 80ยฐ of the disc opening?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 mยณ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/mยณ. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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.
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?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
What type of punch is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425ยฐC, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(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
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ยผ":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
"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?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
"This type of drill is only for up to ยฝ" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ยพ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ยผ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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.
Please add the following fractions โดโ„โ‚ˆ, โถโ„โ‚โ‚‚, โตโ„โ‚ˆ, โ…”. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6โ…œ". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
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 ยฐC. Choose the best answer from those provided below