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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"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?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
"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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those 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.
(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 fully enclosed box?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
(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%?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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."
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture 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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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?
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.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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?
(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?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(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.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(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?
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?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
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 tool is in the picture below?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?