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A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
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.
(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.
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 ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
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?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
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?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
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.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
What tool is in the picture 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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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 thermal cutting blades.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
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?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 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?
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.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that 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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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 neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.