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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.
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
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?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
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.
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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 is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer 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.
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 "C" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
(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.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is 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?
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.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(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.
"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?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
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 major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(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.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
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."
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"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?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(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 gouging. blades.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
"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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?