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(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
(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?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
(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.
What tool is in the picture 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.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(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.
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
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.
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
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(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?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
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?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(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."
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?