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There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
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?
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
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?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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?
"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.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
"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?
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.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
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.
"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?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
"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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
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.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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?
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.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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.
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.
(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.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
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.
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.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
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?
(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.
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.
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 screwdriver head is pictured below?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
What tool is pictured below?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(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.
"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?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.