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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 answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
"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 most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
(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?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"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?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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.
"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?
(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?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
(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?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(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
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
What tool is pictured below?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
"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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices 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 joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
"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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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?
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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 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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
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?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
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.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers 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?
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 "D" in the picture provided?