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A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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?
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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
"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
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
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.
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options 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 a small volume?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
"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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"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.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
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?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
"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
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the 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 force?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
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?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
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.
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?
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 numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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.
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.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
What tool is pictured 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?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.