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Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
What tool is pictured below?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
"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?
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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
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 term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
What type of bar is pictured 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."
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
"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?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
"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?
"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?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the 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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
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?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
"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.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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.
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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(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 gouging. blades.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.