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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
(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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
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?
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. "
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
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.
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
(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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"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?
(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?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
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.
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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. 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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
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.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
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?
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.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
(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?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
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?
(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 "Firing valve" variation?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.