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(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
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?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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 many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(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?
(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 exposed skin to burn?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
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.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
"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?
(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
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 code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
What type of bar is pictured below?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(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?
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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(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?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below