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When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
(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.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
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.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
"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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
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
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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.
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
"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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
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.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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 following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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
(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.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(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.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
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.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(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
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
"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?
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
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
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.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?