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The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
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?
(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.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
(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.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose 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 "A" in the picture provided.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties 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.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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.
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
"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?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?