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(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º 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?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(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.
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 numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
(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.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
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?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
"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?
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
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(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.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
(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."
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
What type of punch is pictured below?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
What tool is pictured below?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
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 substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.