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What type of wrench is pictured 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 pressure?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
"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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
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.
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
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.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
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.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
(ofe)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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" 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.
"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?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "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.
"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?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(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
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
(ofe)"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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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.
(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.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
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?
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.
"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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
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."
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(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 difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
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.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?