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A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
"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?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
What tool is pictured below?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 force?
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.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
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?
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?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
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.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
"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?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
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?
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?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the 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 length?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
(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 gouging. blades.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What type of bar is pictured below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
What tool is in the picture below?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"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?
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.
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.
(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.
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
"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?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those 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?