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(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?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
"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?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
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.
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(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?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
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.
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
What is the name of the reamer pictured 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?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
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.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 "D" in the picture provided?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
"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?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.