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Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those 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.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(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.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
(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?
(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?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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.
(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.
"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?
(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?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(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
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What type of wrench is pictured 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 distance around a circle?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
(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 pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
What tool is in the picture 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.
What tool is pictured below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
"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?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
(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?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
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 _______."
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
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?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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.
(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.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(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.