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"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer 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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(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.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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.
(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?
(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?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(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.
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What tool is pictured below?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(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
(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?
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.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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.
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of 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."
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
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
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
"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?
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.
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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 _______."
(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?
(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.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
What tool is pictured below?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
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.
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?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided 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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would best be described as one that would cause exposed skin to burn?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
What tool is pictured below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(ofe)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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?