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Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
What tool is in the picture below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
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.
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select 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
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?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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?
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?
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.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What tool is in the picture below?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
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.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
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?
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
What tool is in the picture below?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
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?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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 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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
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.
"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?
What tool is pictured below?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
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.
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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.
"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?
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.
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.
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. "
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.