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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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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?
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?
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
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.
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?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
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.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
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?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms 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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
What tool is pictured below?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
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
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
(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?
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?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
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."
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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
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.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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?