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There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"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 safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
"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?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
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?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
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.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
What tool is pictured below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
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?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(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.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"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.
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. 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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.