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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 a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the 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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(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?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers 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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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 you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(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."
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
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 "E" in the picture provided?
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.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
"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?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
What type of punch is pictured below?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"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 encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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."
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.
"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?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
"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?