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Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" 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.
What tool is pictured below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(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 of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(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?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
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?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 "B" in the picture provided?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(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?
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)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.
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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?
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
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?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
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?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
"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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
"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?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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?