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If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards 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.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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 "G" in 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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"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?
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.
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
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?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those 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.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(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?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in 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.
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.
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 largest range of flammability.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
What tool is in the picture 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.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?