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As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
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.
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?
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?
"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?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided 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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
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?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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.
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.
"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.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
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?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers 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.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
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?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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 welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(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.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
"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?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the 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.
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.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?