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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.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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 many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"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?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
(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)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
"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?
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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.
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
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.
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.
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)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
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?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
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 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. "
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
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?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
"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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?