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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
(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.
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.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(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.
(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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
(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 across a circle?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
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
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
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.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
(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.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
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?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
(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.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices 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?
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
What type of bar is pictured below?
"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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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 clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?