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There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
(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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
(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?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates 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 "A" in the picture provided?
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
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
What tool is in the picture below?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
(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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(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 box open to atmosphere?
(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 across a circle?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"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?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
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?
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?
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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
What tool is in the picture below?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
"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?
(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.
(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 largest range of flammability.
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
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 "B" in the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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.
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.
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.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
"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?
(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.
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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.
"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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?