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Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
(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.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
"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?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What tool is in the picture below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
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?
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?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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."
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric 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
"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?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"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.
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.
"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?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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 code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured 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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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 characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"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?
What type of bar is pictured below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those 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 "C" in the picture provided?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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
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?
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.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
"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
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
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
What tool is in the picture 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?
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 a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?