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1. The specific gravity of a liquid can only be measured using the following instrument...
Pressure rating
hydrometer
2 and 1
.135 cu ft

2. The 6G welding position is...
The system temperature - thermal and dynamic movement of the pipe and vibration.
Insure progressively tighter fit
With the weld at a 45 degree angle
Increase the pressure when the temperature increases

3. The density of 1 cubic inch of Mercury is...
.491lbs
In the direction of flow
.7854 x D squared
The flow of a liquid into a small space

4. What type of Copper tubing is not identified by color on the tubing itself?
soft tempered
no valves permitted
Allow moisture to escape
Tagged and removed from service.

5. What should the outside attendant do to rescue a worker who shows physiological effects of exposure in a confined space?
Pipe penetration
Manometer
Notify response team and allow them to rescue.
To allow for thermal movement

6. There are __________ gallons in a cubic foot.
Crimson... think aCRimson
The Evaporator
7.48
1 foot

7. What does the G stand for in the 2G - 5G and 6G weld positions?
4 times
5ft - the 4 to 1 rule - every 4 feet high the base must move 1 foot back.
Groove
On high side of the system and turns gas to liquid.

8. The control point adjustment on a receiver is used to change the _______________.
Large volumes of condensate flash back to liquid in the tank so it removes trapped steam from the condensate.
set point
the type of coating and current
.7854 x D squared

9. If the travel of a 45 degree offset is known - what formula can be used to find the advance?
Softens it
.707 x Travel
Discharge
Anchors

10. A rating of 300# refers to a flange's...
the type of coating and current
Pressure Rating
In the direction of flow
1 foot

11. When brazing for medical gas or refrigeration always...
To chemically prepare the pieces for soldering
Blue... think b-LLLLue
8 5/8'(inch)
Purge the line when brazing

12. To figure the end-to-end measurement of a piece of pipe when the end-to-end center measurement is known the...
1.5
Down Stream
tangent 1/2 angle x radius
take-off must be subtracted from the end-to-center measurement.

13. What effect does the fill pressure (static) have on a closed loop plumbing system?
On low side of the system and expands liquid to low pressure gas.
steam and condensate flowing in the same direction
Provide oxygen barrier - stabilize and direct the force of the arc and to gather impurities in the form of slag.
None

14. Which rigging configuration has the greatest sling strength?
Provide oxygen barrier - stabilize and direct the force of the arc and to gather impurities in the form of slag.
Basket
Level the 90 in horizontal position determine inside arc - backside arc and face to center dimensions for 60 degree elbow - mark and cut
steam and condensate flowing in the same direction

15. What do the first two digits mean in E7018 electrodes?
The tensile strength of the rod in PSI times 1 -000
blow the valves for a moment
Argon
Saturated

16. The specific weight of mercury is...
.0361
the core
Solder joints
Erratic readings

17. A neutral reading on the PH scale is...
Pressure Rating
Crimson... think aCRimson
The flux burns and the joint becomes ineffective
7.0

18. To determine the set on a 45 degree offset you would multiply the travel by...
.707
Magnesium
.433psi
The temperature that the joints are made - the flux and temperatures of the system

19. What causes water hammer?
Beam clamp
Insufficient condensate drainage
Flashing
1.5

20. When leaning a ladder against an object - the ladder should be at an approximate angle of __________ degrees.
steam and condensate flowing in the same direction
75 degrees - also 4 to 1
Dry expansion type
2nd gear divided by primary gear. Example: A machine has a primary pulley of 6'(inch) and a secondary pulley of 24'(inch). Formula is 24/6=4 - so the ratio is 4 to 1

21. The type of drawing that most closely resembles an object as the eye would see it is referred to as a/an __________ drawing.
2 3/8'(inch)
Flashing
Fuel - Heat - Oxygen
true isometric

22. The last two digits on an E-6010 electrode specify...
Hazard prevention and control.
the type of coating and current
The flow of a liquid into a small space
.01745 - 3.1416 - and .7854

23. Use of air as a power source is known as...
Yellow.. think Dee Double U is yelloWWW
Pneumatics
The stud bolt is stronger than a machine bolt of the same size and material.
MAPP - acetylene - and propane

24. What is the standard for an electronic signal?
None
OD
Absolute
4 to 20 milliamps

25. If a horizontal pipe connecting to the suction side of a pump requires a reducer - it should be connected with...
an eccentric reducer flat on top
Large end to smaller end to center(bull)
Hydraulics
Guide - Anchor - Guide

26. Which of the following is NOT a reason to use stud bolts instead of machine bolts for bolting flanged piping joints?
The stud bolt is stronger than a machine bolt of the same size and material.
1 foot
Height * .433 = psig
Flashing

27. Horizontal steam supply piping should be reduced in size by using...
the type of coating and current
Eccentric reducer (flat on top)
Its cheaper!
Protection for loss of water in the boiler.

28. When a pipe size is decreased by half - the carrying capacity of the pipe decreases by...
Quarter
.0361
Flashing
Provide oxygen barrier - stabilize and direct the force of the arc and to gather impurities in the form of slag.

29. Which of the following types of copper tube has the smallest wall thickness?
Choked position
62.4lbs
DWV
Forced convection - because the FAN forces convection!

30. The ______ is used to protect the weld puddle from contamination in the SMAW process.
Center of the pipe
Flux
200 lbs
To protect the threads from rust.

31. When a loop is needed at any point between ends of a rope - the proper knot to tie is the...
Valve
pi * radius squared
bowline on a bight
The temperature that the joints are made - the flux and temperatures of the system

32. OD for 4'(inch)

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33. Which type of orifice plate is designed to measure flow of liquids containing solids?
10 feet
Large volumes of condensate flash back to liquid in the tank so it removes trapped steam from the condensate.
Expansion loop.
Segmental

34. Although the model codes usually say the melting point of a brazing alloy must be at least 1000º F - the technical temperature specified by the Copper Development Association and the American Welding Society is __________ degrees Fahrenheit.
840
Softener
Level the 90 in horizontal position determine inside arc - backside arc and face to center dimensions for 60 degree elbow - mark and cut
Large end to smaller end to center(bull)

35. The color code for type K copper is...
Solder joints
Tagged and removed from service.
Dry expansion type
Green... think KKelly GREEN

36. How do you determine gear ratios?

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37. What is not a requirement to size the steam trap on a heating unit?
Condensate pump size
Increase the pressure when the temperature increases
Raise the load
Expansion Device

38. What causes water to move in a Hydronic system?
The pump creates a differential in pressure that moves the water.
DWV
Steam
Thermostatic - Thermodynamic and Mechanical

39. OD for 5'(inch)

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40. An exit from a trench should be no more than...

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41. There are __________ cubic inches in a gallon.
231
The flux is in the filler material
1 foot
Arrange a wire rope clamp so that the dead end has the U bolts

42. What is the welding position 3 - on the electrode mean?
Flat position only
steel to copper joints
Flooded
Center of the pipe

43. An up-feed steam heating system has the heating units...
Prevailing wind speed and direction - environmental concerns - zoning requirements
.491lbs
Above the main
8 5/8'(inch)

44. Steam condensate lines should be installed on...
cool and lubricate the die
protect worker safety and health
Roller hangers
The science of heat transfer using water.

45. The amount of heat necessary bring about a change of state from solid to liquid or liquid to gas is known as _______________ heat.
Latent
.707 x Travel
1.5
In the direction of flow

46. What type of expansion joint does NOT utilize mechanical movement?
Pressuretrol
Thermostatic - Thermodynamic and Mechanical
Expansion loop.
Two Hole

47. The letters MSDS stand for...
Material Safety Data Sheet
14.7 psia
Air Bound
To allow for thermal movement

48. The pressure exerted by a liquid at rest is...
West of the building
Hydrostatic
Hydrostatics
Clove hitch with a half hitch

49. To assemble a 4 bolt flange...
Pressuretrol
Arrange a wire rope clamp so that the dead end has the U bolts
Set up opposite bolts fairly tight - then tighten all bolts equally for inspection purposes.
falls

50. Which one of the following measures and takes action?
The Evaporator
take-off must be subtracted from the end-to-center measurement.
Controller
Flat position only

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