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Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 1:46 mm?
What type of punch is pictured below?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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 small volume?
(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?
(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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
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.
What tool is pictured below?
(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 best be described as one that would cause skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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 best be described as one that would cause cataracts with long term exposure?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
"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?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
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
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"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 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)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(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?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(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
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
(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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
What type of bar is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
"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.