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(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.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
What type of punch is pictured below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
"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?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
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?
(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.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
"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?
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.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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.
"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?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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
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 list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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 large volume?
(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.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
"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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
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.
(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.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
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 _______."
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.