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Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by 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 "E" in the picture provided?
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.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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 the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of 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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
"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?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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?
(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?
(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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
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?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
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.
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 "I" 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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
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.
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use 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?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
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?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
"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?
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.