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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
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 °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
What tool is in the picture below?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
What tool is pictured below?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
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?
(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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?
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":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.
"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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
What tool is pictured below?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
What tool is pictured below?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms 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?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is pictured below?
(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?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?