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In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
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.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(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 fully enclosed box?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms 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.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
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."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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 PAC welding?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
(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?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"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.
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tool is pictured 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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
What tool is in the picture 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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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.
(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 GTAW welding?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(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 across a circle?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
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.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(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?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?