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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.
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)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
What tool is pictured below?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given 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 "B" in the picture provided?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
"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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection 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?
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.
"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.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
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.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
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?
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.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
"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?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
What tool is in the picture below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
"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?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
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?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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.
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?