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Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
"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
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?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
What tool is pictured below?
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.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(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.
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."
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 _______."
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
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?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from 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?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided 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 "G" in the picture provided?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
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?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
(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.
"_________ 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 many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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.
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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 "E" in the picture provided?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
"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?
"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 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.
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
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.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?