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What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
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?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
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
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tool is pictured below?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
What type of punch is pictured 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.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is pictured 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.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
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?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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 proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(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.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
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?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
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 "D" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer 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.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
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?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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 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?
"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?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?