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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.
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
(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?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
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.
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
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(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?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
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?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? 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?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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 is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
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.
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?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
(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)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
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.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
(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.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
"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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(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?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 1:46 mm?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
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 large volume?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
What tool is in the picture 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 "B" in the picture provided?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?