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In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided 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.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
(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.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection 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.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
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 type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
"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?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones 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
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
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.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(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.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is pictured below?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
(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?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
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.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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. "
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.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
What tool is in the picture 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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
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.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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 largest range of flammability.
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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(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?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?