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There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
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.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"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?
What tool is in the picture 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(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.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
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
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
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?
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.
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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(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?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"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 markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
"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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
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?
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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 term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
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.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(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.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?