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Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"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 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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(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.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
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
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"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?
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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What tool is in the picture below?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
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.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
"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?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
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?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is in the picture 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?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?