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From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
"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?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
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)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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."
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
What tool is 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
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
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.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
"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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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?
(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?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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?
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?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
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.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given 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 force?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?