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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?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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 2.5%-80% in air.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
(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.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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."
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers 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 "E" in the picture provided?
What type of punch is pictured 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?
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(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?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
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?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
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 wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
"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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(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
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers 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?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
What type of bar is pictured below?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"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?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?