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(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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 there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(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?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
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.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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 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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
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?
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? 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 "H" in the picture provided?
(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.
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.
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.
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 markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(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?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
"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?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
"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?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
What type of wrench is pictured below?