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(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?
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"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?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
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.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
What tool is in the picture below?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
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?
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 coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What tool is pictured below?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
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
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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."
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
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.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
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.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
What type of bar is pictured below?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided 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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
"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?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
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.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
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 "B" in the picture provided?
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
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
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.
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.