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Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(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?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What tool is in the picture below?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
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 threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
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?
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(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.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. 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.
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?
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.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
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?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
(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.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
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?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.