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(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.
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?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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)"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
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
What tool is pictured below?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
"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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
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.
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.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
"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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
"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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
"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
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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.
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
"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?
(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?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
What tool is pictured below?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
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 types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
(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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(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
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
What tool is in the picture 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 line labeled "B" in the picture provided?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
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.