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A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the 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 "F" 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?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
What tool is pictured below?
"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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
"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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
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.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
"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?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
"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?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards 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.
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
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?
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 of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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?
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
"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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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?
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?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
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?
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.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
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?
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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.