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In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
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?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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 force?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
"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.
"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?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
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?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
"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?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
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.
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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
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.
What tool is pictured 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?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
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?
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.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(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.
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 "D" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(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.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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.
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
What type of bar is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture 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.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.