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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
(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%?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(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?
(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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
(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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 half the distance across a circle?
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.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"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?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
"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?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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.
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
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.
(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?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
(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 PAC welding?
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.