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"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?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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 is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What type of punch is pictured below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose 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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
(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
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
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.
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods 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?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
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?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 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, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
What tool is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 2.5%-80% in air.
(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.
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.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
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?
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.
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?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
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?
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 tool is in the picture below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What tool is pictured below?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?