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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.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of 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.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
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.
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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
(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?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select 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?
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.
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"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?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
"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?
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?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
What tool is in the picture below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture 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.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
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.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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 torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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?
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 "B" in the picture 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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
"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?
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?
What tool is in the picture 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.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?