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"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
What tool is pictured below?
(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 cataracts with long term exposure?
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.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
What tool is pictured below?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(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
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
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."
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? 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 "C".
(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.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
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?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
(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 half the distance across a circle?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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.
"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?
"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.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
(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
(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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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?
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.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
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.
(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?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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."
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
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