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(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
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?
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
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 following types of copper requires a bending device?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
(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.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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?
"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
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
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?
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.
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?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(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?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tool is pictured below?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
(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?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(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?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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 picture provided?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.