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15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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 WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
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.
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.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones 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 "C" in the picture provided?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
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
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
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.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
What tool is in the picture 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.
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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
What type of wrench is 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.
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?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What tool is in the picture 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?
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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
"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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
"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?
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.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the 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 beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?