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CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
What tool is in the picture below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
"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?
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.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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 "D" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
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?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
What type of bar is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
(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?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(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?
(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?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
(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 the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
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.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.