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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
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
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
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?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(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?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
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.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
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?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
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.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do 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 energy?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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.
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.
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(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."
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
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?
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?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers 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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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.
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?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?