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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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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 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 picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
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) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a box open to atmosphere?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(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.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(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?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
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 fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(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.
(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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
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.
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.
(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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"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?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"_________ 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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(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 GTAW welding?
(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.
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
What tool is pictured below?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"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.
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.
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.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
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.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(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?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below 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 "Corporation stop valve" variation?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
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.
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.