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Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(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?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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?
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones 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?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
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.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
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?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What tool is in the picture below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
"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?
"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.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
What tool is in the picture below?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents 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
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
What type of bar is pictured 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 large volume?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
"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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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 "B" in the picture provided?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
(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.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
"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.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers 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?
"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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.