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After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
What type of punch is pictured below?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
What tool is in the picture below?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
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.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
"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?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
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.
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.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
"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?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
"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?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
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 picture provided?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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?
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 largest range of flammability.
What tool is in the picture below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
What type of punch is pictured below?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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 threaded 45° elbow?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
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?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
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.