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Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
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
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
"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?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
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.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
"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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
What type of bar is pictured below?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
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?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
"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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(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
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
"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?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer 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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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.
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.
What is the name of the reamer pictured 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.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(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.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
What type of punch is pictured 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?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?