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Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
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.
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.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(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.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
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.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
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.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
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.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 "F" in the picture provided?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
(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
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
(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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture 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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?