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When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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 classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
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.
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.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
"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.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
"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?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
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 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.
"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)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
(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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(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?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(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.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
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.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?