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There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
What tool is pictured below?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
"_________ 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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
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?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
What tool is in the picture below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
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?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(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 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.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(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.
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options 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.
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)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
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?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
"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?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?