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"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(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?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
What tool is pictured below?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
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 2.5%-80% in air.
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.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
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.
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
"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?
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?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"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?
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 a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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 side view butt weld tee?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
"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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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.
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers 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.
(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.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those 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?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? 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, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?