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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 largest range of flammability.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
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.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(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?
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.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
(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?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options 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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What tool is in the picture 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.
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 tool is pictured below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
What tool is in the picture below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
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 common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
"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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
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.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents 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
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What type of punch is pictured below?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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.
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.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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