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A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
(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.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
What tool 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.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
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.
"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?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
"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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(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?
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.
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
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?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
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?
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
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.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
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?
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?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
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 characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
"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?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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
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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
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.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
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.
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?
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.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
"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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws 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 "C" in the picture provided?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?