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The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
(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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
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.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
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?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"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?
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(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 tool is pictured below?
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.
(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.
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.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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 reamer pictured below?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 2.5%-80% in air.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
"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?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
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.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
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.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.