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Both sensible heat and latent heat transfers can be read with a thermometer
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False
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The smallest particle which retains the properties of a substance is
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A Molecule
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The unit used to measure electrical power is
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Watt
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ANSI is the abbreviation for
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American national standards institute
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Which lens shade can be used for number of welding or cutting operations
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#3
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Boyels law basically states taht of a confined gas the
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Volume of the gas decreases as the pressure exerted on it increases
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Seamless refers to pipe that
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is manufactured in endless lengths
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the maximum safe working pressure for acetylene is
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15 psi (104 KPA)
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pascal's law states that
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an equal pressure is exertered in all directions by an enclosed fluid
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the main purpose of a GFCI is to
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prevent shock to the user
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a cut made too slowly can be identified by
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excessive slag
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oxygen connections all have what kind of threads
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right hand threads
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a sanitary fitting that changes the direction of a drain 45degree is referred to as a
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1/8th bend
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in a venturi, containing a steady flowing fluid
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the velocity of the fluid increases as its pressure decreases
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the volume of gas varies inversely with the absolute pressure provided the temperature remains constant this is called
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Boyles law
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Area of a triangle 
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BxH
____
2
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Formula for solving a square Area
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L X W
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Area of a circle
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D2 X .7854
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formula for the circumfrence of a circle
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Pi x D
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what is the formula for solving the Volume of a cylinder
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D2 x .7854
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formula for solving imperial gallons in a cylinder
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D2' x H' x 4.9
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formula for solving us gallons in a cylinder
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D2' x H' x 5.88
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1 cubic foot of water weighs
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62.4 pounds
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1 imperial cubic foot of water weighs
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6.24 pounds
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1 u.s. cubic foot of water weighs
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7.48
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formula for converting Celcius to fahrenheit
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Celcius x 9/5 + 32
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formula for converting fahrenheit to celcius
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F -32 x 5/9
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standard atmostpheric pressure is
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14.7 psi
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Flammable/combustable materials are considered to be what class of fire
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B
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Grooved nuts mean
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fuel use only
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one cubic foot contains
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1728 cu in
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if the temperature remains constant and the volume that a gas occupies increases the pressure will
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decrease
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air is the standard for measuring
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specific gravity of gases
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acetylene manifold systems must be equipped with
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a hydraulic flashback arrestor
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archimedes principle regarding bupyancy states taht
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a body immeresed in a fluid loses as much weight as the weight of the fluid it displaces
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ladder rails must extend how many feet over the landing
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3 feet
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the temperature on the fahrenheit scale where all molecular biology activity stops is
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-460F
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the designation for extra strong steel pipe is
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XS
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one square foot contains approximately
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144 sq in
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acetylene hoses are usually colored
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green
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the ability of metal to regain its original form after it has been deformed is called
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elasticity
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a bourdon tube is often found in a
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pressure gauge
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when tightenting flange bolts at pipe assembly which of the following should not be done
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tighten bolts in a circular rotation
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after acetylene cylinders are stored or transported in a horizontal position shall be placed in a vertical position for at least ____ before use
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one hour
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what are the best terms to describe fall protection
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fall prevention and fall arrest

 

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which valve type has the least restriction to water flow
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ball valve
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what does msds stand for
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material safety data sheets
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how high a column of water can be supported by atomospheric pressure whena  complete vaccum is maintained on top of the column
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33.9'
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metals are made with varying proportions of allows to
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modify their characteristics
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the piping which is resistant to chemical reactions and cannot be solvent welded is
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polypropylene (PP)
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
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the piping that is resistant to corrosion and high temperatures is
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stainless steel
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the piping which is highly resistant to chemcials but not very temperature resistant is
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polyethylene (PE)
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the piping which is highly resistant to strong acids, alkalis, salt solutions, alcohols and bacteria is
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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the three basic standards used to describe the final dimensions of commonly used piping and tubing are iron pipe size (IPS), ACR copper tithing and
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copper tubing standard (CTS)
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glass piping can withstand
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high and low temperatures
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a pipe that is described as NPS 3 has roughly a 3"
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inside diameter (ID)
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a nps 2 iron pipe and a nps 3 copper tube will have
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different outside diameters
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schedule numbers indicate approximate values of pressure stress rations times
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1,000
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a refrigeration tube with a nominal size of 3/4" will have an outside diameter of
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3/4"
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the type of copper tubing found in the finned core of heat transfer units is
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type H
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some plastics are protected frome exposure by
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dark colour dyes
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plastic piping is described by three different wall thickness standards: SDR, IPS (schedule numbers) and
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PIP
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what does PIP stand for
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plastic irrigation pipe
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a long quarter bend is probably used to change direction of piping
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in a drainage waste and vent system
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excessive pipe motion caused by temperature changes is by spedally designed supports and hangers
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directed and controlled
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expansion loops minimize the risk of damage to piping and attached compnets by
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expanding at half the rate of piping
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electrolysis will only occur in the presence of an electrolyte in most piping systems the electrolyte will be
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water
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what type of piping is likely to require more closely spaced hangers and supports
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PVC water pipe
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if you are installing copper tubing what is an important factor you should consider when selecting hangers and supports
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electroylic action
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why should you consider the material of structural members, floors or ceilings befre selecting hangers and supports
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to determine the method of fastening and type of fasteners required
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a split ring or clevis hanger might be chosen if
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the position of piping might require adjustment after installation
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a waster plate helps to cut certain ferrous alloys by
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diluting the slag with iron
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oxy-fuel gas easily cuts
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low carbon steel
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an effective way to slow the cooling rate of the kerf area is too
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preheat the base metal
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surface hardening is a result of
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rapid cooling
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one technique often used to control distortion is to
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make intermittent cuts
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where might a welder most likely encounter zinc
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as a coating on sheet metal
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the protective slag shield is formed when you cut cast irons or alloy steels because the
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oxide has a higher melting temperature than the base metal
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the oxygen cylinder safety device may rupture if
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the cylinder is exposed to excess heat
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which fuel gas requires the least amount of oxygen to produce a neutral flame
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acetylene
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acetylene cylinders are filled with
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acetone and a porous material

 

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why should acetylene cylinders never be completely emptied

 

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acetone would be drawn into the line

 

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the safety device on an oxygen cylinder is located on the
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valve assembly
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at waht pressure is oxygen stored in cylinders at room temperature
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15 MPa (2200 psi)
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before you open cylinder valves, the adjusting screw ont he regulator should be
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backed out until tension is reduced
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what is the safety mechanism on acetylene cylinders
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fusible plugs

 

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to increase the working pressure on acetylene regulators you would
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turn the handle clockwise
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which fuel gas requires the most oxygen to be supplied in order to produce a neutral flame
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mapp gas
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what is the primary function of a regulator
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reduce pressure fromt he cylinders and maintain constant flow
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if the oxygen pressure is too high while cutting the result is
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an enlarged bell shaped kerf
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at what angle should the cutting torch be held to cut material 6 mm (1/4") or less
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15 to 20 degress
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formula for solving perimiter of a rectangle
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L x 2 + W x 2
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cross sectional area formula
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D2 x .7854
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