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What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
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.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"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?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
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?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"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?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What tool is pictured below?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"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?
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.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
"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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What tool is pictured below?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?