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When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
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?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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."
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?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
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.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What tool is pictured below?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
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.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
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?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(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?
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
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 workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(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?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
"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?
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.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?