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Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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?
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
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
"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?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
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 range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
What tool is pictured below?
(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.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
What tool 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?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
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 of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
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
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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.
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.
(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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured 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.
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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. "
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?
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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"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?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?