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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.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals 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.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
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.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that 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
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.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine 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?
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."
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
"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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 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.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
What tool is in the picture below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
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.
(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?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
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.
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
What tool is in the picture below?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the 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?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
"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.
"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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
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. "
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.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."