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Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
"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.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of 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 physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
"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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
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
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices 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?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
What tool is pictured below?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
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 "F".
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
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.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
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?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(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 in the picture below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
"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?
(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.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those 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?
"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?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
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?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.