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Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
"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?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
"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?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
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?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
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?
(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?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms 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?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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?
(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.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
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.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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.
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
"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.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900Âş 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?
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.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices 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.
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.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options 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.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
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?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(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.
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.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. 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.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.