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"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?
(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 WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage PAC welding?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"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?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
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.
"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?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered 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, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(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 is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
"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?
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
(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.
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.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
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."
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?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
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?
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
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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 "B" in the picture provided?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.