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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
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.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
(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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
(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
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
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
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)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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.
"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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"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?
What tool is pictured below?
"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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those 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 "Appliance valve" variation?
"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?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
(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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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 of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
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?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(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.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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?