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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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(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.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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 2.5%-80% in air.
(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.
"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
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer 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?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
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?
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 _______."
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
What type of bar is pictured below?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
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.
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?
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?
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?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
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 largest range of flammability.
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?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
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.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What type of wrench is pictured 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 "H" in the picture provided?
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.
"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.
(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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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 all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided