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Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
"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?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
What type of wrench is pictured 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.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
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.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
(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.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
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 the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
What tool is in the picture 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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
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.
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.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? 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.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
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?
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 picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
What tool is in the picture below?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
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?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
(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.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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."
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
(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?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"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 first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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?
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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?