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What tool is in the picture below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies 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.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
(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?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? 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?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
(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 side view threaded 90° elbow?
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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 "D" in the picture provided?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
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 picture provided?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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.
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.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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.
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 "C" in the picture provided?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
(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?