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______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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.
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
What tool is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
(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.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
(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?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
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.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
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.
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
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?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
(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.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
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 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.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(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
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
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 installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(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 distance around a circle?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
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.
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? 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?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?