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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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"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.
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.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
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.
(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.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
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.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
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 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
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(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.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
"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?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(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
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
"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?
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.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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.
"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?
"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?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
"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?
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?
What tool is in 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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
What type of punch is pictured below?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured 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?
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
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?