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Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
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.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
"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.
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture 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?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
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?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(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?
"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 of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
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.
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)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
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?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
(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.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
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?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill 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?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
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.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
What tool is pictured 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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
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
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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.
"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
What tool is in the picture below?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(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.
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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
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.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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?