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The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
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 _______."
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms 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)?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
What tool is pictured below?
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. "
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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.
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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those 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.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided 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?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
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?
(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.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"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?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
"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?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
"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?
"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?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
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.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What tool is pictured below?
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
What type of bar is pictured 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.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best