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There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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?
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?
"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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
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.
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.
(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?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(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.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
"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?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
(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.
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?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(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?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
What tool is in the picture below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
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?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
"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?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
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.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
"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.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(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.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
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?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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 cataracts with long term exposure?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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?
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.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(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?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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)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.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?