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Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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 states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
(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 type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
What tool is pictured below?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
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
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
"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
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
What type of bar is pictured 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 pressure?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
"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?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
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?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?