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Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. 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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
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.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What type of bar is pictured below?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
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?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
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.
"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
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.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
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.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
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.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(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 type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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?
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?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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 large volume?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones 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?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?