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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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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?
"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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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 tool is in the picture below?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
(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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(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?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
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?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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.
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
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 "C"?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(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?
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? 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 force?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(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?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.