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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
(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 1:46 mm?
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.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? 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 "B" in the picture provided.
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?
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?
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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
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?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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.
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.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those 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?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts 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?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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 bar is pictured below?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
(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?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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 distance across a circle?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."