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Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
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?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage GTAW welding?
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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage PAC welding?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(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?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"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.
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.
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.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
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?
(ofe)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.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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?
(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?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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.
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.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage SMAW welding?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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.
What tool is pictured below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
"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?
(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?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
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 "G" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Complete this equation. 15ā·ā„ā‚ˆ - 4 ā…™ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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.
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?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer 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?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
"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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
"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?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900Āŗ 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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?