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When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"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?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(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?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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 welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
(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.
"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.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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?
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
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 term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
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 wrench is pictured below?
"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?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"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?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
What is the name of the ginder pictured 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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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.
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
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?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"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?
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
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.