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Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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 lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 gouging. blades.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 "I" in the picture provided?
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.
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?
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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.
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.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
"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?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(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.
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
"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?
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.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references 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 "C" in the picture provided?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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.
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.
"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?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
What tool is in the picture below?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
"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