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"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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 temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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.
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.
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 of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(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?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
What tool is pictured 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 energy?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(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.
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those 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 "H" in the picture provided?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
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.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
"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?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 "G" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(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.
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.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection 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.
"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.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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.
(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.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?