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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?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied 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?
"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?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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 "A" in the picture provided?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
(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.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
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.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
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?
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."
What tool is in the picture 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.
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 picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 "I" in the picture provided?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
(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
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule