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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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
"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?
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.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"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.
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?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
"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?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided 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
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
"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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer 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?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured 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?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
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?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
"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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?