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Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
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.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
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 type of bar is pictured 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."
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
"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 temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
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 process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"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 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.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
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 Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
(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
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.
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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 picture provided?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
What tool is in the picture below?