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(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(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?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(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?
(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?
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.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the 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 "C" in the picture 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?
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?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(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
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that 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?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"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?
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.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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 some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
(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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
(ofe)Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
"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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(ofe)"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?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(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.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
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?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".