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An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
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.
"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?
(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.
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.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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?
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?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
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.
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?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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?
"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
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
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?
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
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?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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.
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.