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There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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.
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.
(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?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in 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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
What tool is pictured 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 subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
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.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
What type of bar is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(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.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
What tool is pictured below?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
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?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What tool is pictured below?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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?
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.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. 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?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those 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.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
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.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.