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(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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.
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
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
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.
What tool is in the picture 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 mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms 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.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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.
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.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided 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
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
"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?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
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?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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.
What tool is pictured below?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
(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.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
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.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
"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?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
"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
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
"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)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.