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When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
"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
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
(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?
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.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references 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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those 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 low amperage GTAW welding?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(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?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer 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 "C" in the picture provided?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(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 half the distance across a circle?
(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?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
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
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.
(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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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.
(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?
(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.
(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?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
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?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
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) 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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?