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(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
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.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(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 largest range of flammability.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
What tool is pictured below?
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?
(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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(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?
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?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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 "B" in the picture provided?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)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.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
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.
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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.
(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?
"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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.