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On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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?
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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 purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
What is the name of the grinder 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.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(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.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
What tool is in the picture below?
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."
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
What tool is pictured below?
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.
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.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
"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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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. "
"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.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
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.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. 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."
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
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?
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
"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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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 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?
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?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
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.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
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.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?