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A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(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.
"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?
"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.
What tool is pictured below?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(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.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
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 relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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.
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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?
"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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
"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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
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.
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?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
"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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
"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?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
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?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose 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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer 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?
"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
(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?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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.
(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.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the 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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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 type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?