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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?
"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?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
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.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
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 code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
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 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.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types 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.
"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?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
"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?
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.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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 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?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
What tool is pictured below?
"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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
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?