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When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
(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?
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?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection 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.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those 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.
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.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
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.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
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?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
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 valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
What tool is pictured below?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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?
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.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?