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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?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(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.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
(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)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the 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 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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
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?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
"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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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.
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
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 _______."
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
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.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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?
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?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(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.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
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 is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
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?
"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?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
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.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. 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."
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".