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All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
(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.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
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. "
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"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
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What tool is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
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.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture 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 "C" in the picture provided?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
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
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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?
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 answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
"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?
(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.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
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.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
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.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
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?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
What tool is pictured below?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
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.
"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?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
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.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
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."
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
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 application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
"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?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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 cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?