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Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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 _______."
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What tool is in the picture below?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
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?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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 small volume?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
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?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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.
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 2.5%-80% in air.
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
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
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.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
"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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
(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 types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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.
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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 oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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.
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 is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?