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"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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.
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
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?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
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.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(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.
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 largest range of flammability.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
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?
"_________ 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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
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.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
(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.
(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?
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."
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
(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.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
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.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(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.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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.
"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.
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 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.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
What tool is in the picture 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.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule