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Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
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
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
What tool is in the picture 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?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
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.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
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?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
(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?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"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)"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?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best 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.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
"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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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.
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.