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(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?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
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?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
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 largest range of flammability.
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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 body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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 plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"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?
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.
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.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(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?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided 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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers 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.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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?
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
"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?
"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?
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.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
"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?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?