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When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
What tool is in the picture below?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
"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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
"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?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
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 2.5%-80% in air.
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
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?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(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."
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
"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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?