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There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
What tool is pictured below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
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.
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?
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 options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
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
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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."
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.
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.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
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.
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"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?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"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
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from 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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?