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Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(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?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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 mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
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 following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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.
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.
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?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods 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.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
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.
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.
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.
(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 thermal cutting blades.
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What tool is in the picture below?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure 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)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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?
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)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
What tool is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
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 are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.