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Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers 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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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 tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(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?
What tool is pictured below?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(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?
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?
"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?
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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.
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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.
"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?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
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)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?