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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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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.
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?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
What tool is pictured below?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
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 accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
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?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
"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?
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.
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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."
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 "A" in the picture provided?
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 soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
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.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
What tool is in the picture below?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
"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?
What type of bar is pictured below?
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 International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from 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 "C" in the picture provided?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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 is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.