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If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
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.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
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?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
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.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
"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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that 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?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
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
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
(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.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups 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.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
"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?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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 answers below best describes the units for relative density?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
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?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
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?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(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.
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What tool is in the picture below?