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Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
"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?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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 reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
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?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those 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 range of flammability of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
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.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
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."
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
What tool is pictured 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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers 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 range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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?
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?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?