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"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers 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.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
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
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 largest range of flammability.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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.
"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?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
"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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tool is in the picture below?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
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.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
What type of bar is pictured below?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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?
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 _______."
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?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.