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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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.
(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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
"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.
(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
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 _______."
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
What tool is in the picture below?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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.
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."
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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 "C" in 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?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
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.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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?
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
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome 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 line labeled "A" in the picture provided?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(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 GTAW welding?
(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 best be described as one that would cause skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(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?
(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?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?