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What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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.
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 "G" in the picture provided?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
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.
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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
(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.
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."
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
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 all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
(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.
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 of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
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.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
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?
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 _______."
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
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.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(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.
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.
(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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.