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There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
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.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
(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.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
"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?
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.
"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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
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
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
"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?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms 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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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 welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in 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.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
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 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?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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 a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
"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.
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
(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 gouging. blades.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.