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(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."
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance around a circle?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
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?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
"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.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
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.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
What tool is in the picture 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.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups 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.
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)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
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, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
(ofe)The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having no sensation as it travels through the body?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer 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 GTAW welding?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
What tool is in the picture below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
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?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
What tool is in the picture below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?