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(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(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?
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.
(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.
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
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.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below 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?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
(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)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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(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 inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
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.
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.
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
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?
What type of bar is pictured below?
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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(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?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
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?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 a large volume?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
MJ/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 several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
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?
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?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
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?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
What type of bar is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those 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 "G" in the picture provided?
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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?