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Steamfitter-Pipefitter: FIRST PERIOD

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The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What tool is in the picture 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, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
(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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
"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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
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.
(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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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?
(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.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 best be described as one that would cause sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(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?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
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.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(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?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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?
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.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
"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?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
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.
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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(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 epidermis resulting in blistering?
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.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
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.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(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?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.