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"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers 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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
What tool is in the picture 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.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
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.
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.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
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?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
"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?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
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?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
(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.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
What tool is in the picture below?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
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.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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."
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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.
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?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
"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?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
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.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
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.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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 external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
"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?
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.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
"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?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
"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
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
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.