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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.
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
What type of wrench is pictured 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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
What tool is in the picture below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
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.
(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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"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?
What tool is pictured below?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers 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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
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.
(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?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
What tool is in the picture below?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
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?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(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 tool is in the picture below?
"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?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
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."
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer 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?
What tool is in the picture 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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.