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Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
What tool is in the picture below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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?
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. "
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
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 picture provided?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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."
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
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 answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
"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?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"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?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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 list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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.
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
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
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(ofe)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?
(ofe)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.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would best be described as one that would cause cataracts with long term exposure?
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?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the epidermis resulting in blistering?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
What type of punch is pictured below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below