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Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
What tool is in the picture below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
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?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection 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.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(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 tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
"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 selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
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?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
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.
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?
"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?
What tool is pictured below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of bar is pictured below?
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?
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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
"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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
"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?
"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?
"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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options 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.
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
(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.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options 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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
What tool is in the picture below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?