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In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for 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?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms 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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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?
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?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"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?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
"_________ 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.
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.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of 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 "F" in the picture provided?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided 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.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
"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?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
(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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
What tool is in the picture below?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
(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.
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
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
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.
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.
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?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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.
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?
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?