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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
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?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
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.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." 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 "C".
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
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 selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
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?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
"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?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents 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 "B" in the picture provided?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented 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.
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?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?