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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?
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 following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
"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
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
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.
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 term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
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 storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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?
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?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
"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.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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 alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
"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?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
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?
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.
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?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" 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.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
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.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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.
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(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.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
(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?
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.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.