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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?
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?
"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?
"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?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(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?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(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.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(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.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
"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.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(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.
(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.
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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
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.
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 _______."
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the 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 piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
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.
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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
"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.
"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?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
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.
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used