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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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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."
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 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?
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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
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?
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?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
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.
What tool is pictured below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
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.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
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.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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?
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.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
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 common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
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 two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?