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"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900ยบ F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ยพ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ยผ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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?
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.
"This type of drill is only for up to ยฝ" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The fraction โ…œ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
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?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
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.
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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/mยณ with water at 1000 kg/mยณ. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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 "H" in the picture 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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
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 the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
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.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
"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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ftยณ with water at 62.4 lb/ftยณ. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
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?
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
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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 dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
(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.
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?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Complete this equation. 5โ…˜ x 2โ…œ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
(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.
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
What tool is in the picture below?