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What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"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?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(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 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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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.
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/mΒ³ with water at 1000 kg/mΒ³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
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.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ftΒ² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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?
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0Β°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured 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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers 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?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ΒΎ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ΒΌ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90Β° elbow?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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 clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
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?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105Β°C and pressure of 34 kPa/mΒ² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25Β°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are: