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All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
What type of punch is pictured below?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
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
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
"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?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(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?
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.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(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
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
What tool is in the picture below?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"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?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(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.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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?
(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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
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.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(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
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of 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.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options 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?
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 "D" in the picture provided?
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?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
What tool is pictured below?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?