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Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
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?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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 common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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?
"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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
"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?
"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?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
(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.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
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?
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.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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."
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
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?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"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?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(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.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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?
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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?