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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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.
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
(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?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
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 picture provided?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
"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.
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.
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
"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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(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.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
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.
(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 required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage PAC welding?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
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.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
"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
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(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 around a circle?
"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.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
"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?
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 "D" in the picture provided?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".