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What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"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
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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.
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
What tool is pictured below?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(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 tool is in the picture below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
(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?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(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?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for 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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
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 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage SMAW welding?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
"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?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(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 box open to atmosphere?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(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.
(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?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
(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?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."