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(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
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
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
(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.
What tool is pictured below?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What tool is in the picture below?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
(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 the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
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 picture provided?
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What type of bar is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
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.
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?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(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.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage GTAW welding?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
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 "I" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
"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?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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.
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 several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
(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?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
"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?