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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
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.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
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.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
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?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the 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.
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?
(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 is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
(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?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(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?
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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
What tool is pictured below?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
What type of bar is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(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?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
"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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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.
(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?
(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?
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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(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?