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A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
What tool is in the picture below?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
What tool is in the picture below?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the 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.
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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 "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
(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?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
(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 three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(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
"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 recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
(ofe)"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
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(ofe)On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(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 1:46 mm?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(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 largest range of flammability.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
(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.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?