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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.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
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.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
What type of punch is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
"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?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
(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?
What tool is pictured 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?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? 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?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(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?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(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.
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(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.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(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.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
"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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties 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 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.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.