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When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(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?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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?
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?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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
(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)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
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.
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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(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 pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
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?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(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?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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 _______."
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(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?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
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.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
"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.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(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?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(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?
"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?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?