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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.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
"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?
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.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
What type of bar is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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?
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?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
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
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
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.
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
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 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.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(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?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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 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?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
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
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.