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With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
"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?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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)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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
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."
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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 following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
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 picture provided?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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."
"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?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
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?
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?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
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.
(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.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What tool 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?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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)"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?
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?
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 neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers 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
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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 inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
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?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided 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.
What tool is in the picture 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.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?