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The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
"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?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"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?
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.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What tool is in the picture below?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
(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?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(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.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
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
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
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?
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.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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 many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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?
(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?
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.
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.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
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 several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
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.
(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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
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?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
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.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in 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.
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?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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
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?