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What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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?
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 2.5%-80% in air.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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?
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
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.
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided 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 tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
"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?
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those 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.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
"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?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
"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?
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."
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the 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.
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?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.