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In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
"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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"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?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"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?
(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?
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
What tool is pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
"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?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
(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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
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
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
"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.
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.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
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
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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?
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?
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?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
What type of bar is pictured below?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?