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"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(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?
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.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
"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 air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
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.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
What is the name of the grinder 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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
(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?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
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.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
"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.
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
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?
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."
(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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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 "F" 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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"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?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"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?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.