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When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
What tool is in the picture below?
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."
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
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.
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.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tool is pictured below?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
(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.
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
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.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(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 application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
"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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
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 device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
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.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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 the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
"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?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
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.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
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.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.