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This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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.
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?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
"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?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
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?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
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?
What tool is in the picture 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 "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 "A" in the picture provided?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those 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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
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?
(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.