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When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
"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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
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 several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(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.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the 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?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
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.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
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 type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
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.
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(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.
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?
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?
(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.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of wrench is 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
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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?