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There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
"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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(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.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
(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
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
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.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² to in²?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(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?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
"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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
"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?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers 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 gouging. blades.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(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 GTAW welding?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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.
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?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
(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.
(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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
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
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
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(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.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
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?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"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?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?