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"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
"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?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
"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?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(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 GTAW welding?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
What type of bar is pictured below?
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?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
What tool is in the picture 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?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
(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 SMAW welding?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
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.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
(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?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(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, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
(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?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(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 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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(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.
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(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?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
"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?
(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 SMAW welding?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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.
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?