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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.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
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?
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.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms 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.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(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."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
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?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"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?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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 _______."
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
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.
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
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
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
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 tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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?
"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?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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."
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
What tool is in the picture 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?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
What tool is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.