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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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
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 several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
(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.
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.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
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?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
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.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options 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 gouging. blades.
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 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?
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
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.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture 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?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
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?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?