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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.
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 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?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(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.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
What tool is in the picture below?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
(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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
"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?
(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, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
"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?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number 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?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
What type of punch is pictured below?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(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?
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.
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.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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?
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
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
What tool is in the picture below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
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
(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?
(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 half the distance across a circle?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What tool is in the picture below?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."