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Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(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."
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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 all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What type of punch is pictured below?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
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.
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.
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.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options 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.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
What tool is in the picture below?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
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.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
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.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
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?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 tool is in the picture below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
"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.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?