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Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"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.
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured 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
What tool is pictured 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?
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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
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.
"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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
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.
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.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
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?
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.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
What tool is pictured below?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
(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
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
"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 wrench is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
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.
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options 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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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 there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?