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Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
"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
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
"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?
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.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
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.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(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?
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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
What type of punch is pictured below?
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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?