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"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
"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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"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?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
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.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What tool is pictured below?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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.
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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 standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
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.
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?
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 unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(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.
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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
"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?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
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
"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?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(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.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
What tool is in the picture below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
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
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
"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?
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.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What tool is pictured below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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 _______."
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 oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those 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?