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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.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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 material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
What tool is in the picture below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
"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)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
"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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
"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 ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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?
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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
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 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.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
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?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided 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
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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 type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"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?