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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
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
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"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?
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?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
What tool is pictured 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 length?
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?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank 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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
"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?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
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
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.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(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.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the 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.
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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 "D" in the picture provided?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
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.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".