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"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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.
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.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
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.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(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?
"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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
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?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What tool is pictured below?
"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?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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 isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? 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 many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
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?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which 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 picture provided?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?