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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 "E" in the picture provided?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"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?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
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.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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?
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.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
(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?
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, 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.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(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?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
What type of bar is pictured below?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
What tool is pictured below?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
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.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 2.5%-80% in air.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
"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?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
"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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
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 options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?