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(ofe)Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
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.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What type of punch is pictured below?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
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.
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided 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?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
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.
(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?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(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?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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.
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?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage PAC welding?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
(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.
(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
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
(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."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(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.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
(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.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
What tool is in the picture below?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below