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(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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?
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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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 substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in 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.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
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?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those 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 a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
"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?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
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?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
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?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided 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.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied 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?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"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?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?