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"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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What tool is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
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?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
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 mass?
"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?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
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?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
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 _______."
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.