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An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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.
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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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.
What tool is pictured below?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
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?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
What type of bar is pictured below?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
"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?
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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the 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 "H" in the picture provided?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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.
"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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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?
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?
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 ginder pictured below?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
What tool is in the picture below?
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
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?