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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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
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.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? 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?
"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?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
What tool is pictured below?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(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.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
What type of bar is pictured below?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of 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.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
What tool is in the picture 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.
"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?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
"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?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
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?
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.
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.
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."
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
What tool is pictured 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.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
"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?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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 largest range of flammability.
What type of punch is pictured below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
"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 is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.