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Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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.
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(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.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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 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?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
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.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
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.
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.
(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?
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.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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.