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This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
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 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 inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
"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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from 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.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
What type of screwdriver head 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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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 "A".
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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
What tool is in the picture below?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
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?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
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.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Position designations for groove and fillet test welds include numbers and letters. The number dictates a particular position, while the letter dictates a particular position. Choose the best combination of letters and numbers below to identify the weld position and type shown in the picture below.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Position designations for groove and fillet test welds include numbers and letters. The number dictates a particular position, while the letter dictates a particular position. Choose the best combination of letters and numbers below to identify the weld position and type shown in the picture below.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?