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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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.
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.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(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.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
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.
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
What type of wrench 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?
(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."
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
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.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
(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.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
(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?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
"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?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.