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"_________ 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.
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
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 of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(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."
What tool is pictured below?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
(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?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
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.
(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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
(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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
What type of punch is pictured 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?
(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.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
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
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(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.
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?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(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.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(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 half the distance across a circle?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?