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The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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."
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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 answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
"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?
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.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(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.
(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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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 type of punch is pictured below?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
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.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
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 process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture 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.
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
What tool is in the picture below?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those 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?
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 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.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
What tool is in the picture below?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(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.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(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 relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.