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To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
"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.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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 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.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
"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?
(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.
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?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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 numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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."
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
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.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"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?
What tool is pictured below?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(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 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?
(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?
What tool is pictured below?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?