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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?
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?
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
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.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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 _______."
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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
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.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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?
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?
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.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What tool is pictured below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
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?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from 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?
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
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.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
(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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
What tool is in the picture below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
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?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?