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(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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
"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?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" 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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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."
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection 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.
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 largest range of flammability.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms 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.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
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.
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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?
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
(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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
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?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"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
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(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
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(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?
"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?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided 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
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?