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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What tool is in the picture below?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
(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?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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?
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
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.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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.
(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?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
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.
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 "G" in the picture provided?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
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 several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(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) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(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 epidermis resulting in blistering?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(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?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?