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(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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
"_________ 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.
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 one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
(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?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
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.
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.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
What tool is in the picture below?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
What tool is in the picture below?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
What type of wrench is pictured 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.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
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?
"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?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those 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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(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.
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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
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.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?