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Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
"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?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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."
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?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture below?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms 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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
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?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
(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.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
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.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(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?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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 _______."
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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?
(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.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
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?
(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 welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
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?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
"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?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
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?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
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 gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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
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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections 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.