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To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What tool is in the picture below?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those 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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
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?
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?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
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.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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?
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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
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)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.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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.
(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
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
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.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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.
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. "
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
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?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the 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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?