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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?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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 comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"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?
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.
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."
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
What tool is pictured 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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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 largest range of flammability.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
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 air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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.
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
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 type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(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.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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.
"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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 tool is pictured 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.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer 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.
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.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
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.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"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?
"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?
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?
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?
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?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.