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There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
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?
(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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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.
"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?
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 reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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
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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
What tool is pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured 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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers 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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(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.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
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.
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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
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.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided 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 range of flammability of 2.5%-80% in air.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. 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
"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.
(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
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.
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.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options 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?
(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.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.