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"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
"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?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
"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
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
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 fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
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
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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.
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
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.
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 screwdriver head is pictured below?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
What tool is pictured below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are 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 "B" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
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.
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?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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 picture provided?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"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?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?