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On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
What tool is pictured below?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage GTAW welding?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What tool is pictured 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?
(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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
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.
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.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
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.
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(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?
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.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
What tool is in the picture below?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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?
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(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?
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?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(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 1:46 mm?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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?
(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?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
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?
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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.
(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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.