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(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(ofe)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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
(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.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(bs)"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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
"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.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance across a circle?
"_________ 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.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)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?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
(bs)"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
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the distance around a circle?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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.
(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?