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All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
"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?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
"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.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
(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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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.
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
What tool is pictured below?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones 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
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 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
"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)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.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
"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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
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.
"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
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
What type of bar is pictured below?
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.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
What tool is pictured below?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
"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?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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 drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
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?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."