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Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
(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.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
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.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
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.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
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 large volume?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
What tool is pictured below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
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?
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?
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.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
"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
What tool is in the picture below?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"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?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?