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There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
(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.
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.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance around a circle?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
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?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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.
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
What tool is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
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 formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those 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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
What tool is pictured below?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(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?
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.
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?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
What tool is in the picture 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.
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
"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?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
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.
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 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 melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
What tool is in the picture below?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(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?