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(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(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.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
What tool is pictured below?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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.
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture 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.
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
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?
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?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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 a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
What tool is in the picture below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What tool is pictured below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?