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Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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.
(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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
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.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured 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)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured 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?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(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.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
"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?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
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.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(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?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
What tool is pictured below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers 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?
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?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
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.
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
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
"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?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best