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Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided 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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options 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?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select 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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
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.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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.
"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?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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.
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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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 _______."
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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.
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 picture provided?
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.
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.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(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
What tool is in the picture 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?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
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.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(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
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
What tool is pictured below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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. "
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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?
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?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms 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?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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?
"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?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
(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?
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
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."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."