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Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" 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.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
"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.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
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 several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
What type of punch is pictured below?
"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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
What type of wrench is pictured 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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(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?
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number 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".
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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."
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?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the 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?
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
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.
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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those 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.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
"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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
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
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
"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?
(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?
"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?
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.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.