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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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe 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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
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.
What tool is pictured below?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
"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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
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.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals 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 "D" in the picture provided?
"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?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those 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 "C" in the picture provided?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
"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?
"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.
(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.
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.
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
What type of punch is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
(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 type of wrench is pictured below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers 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 a large volume?
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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
"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?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
"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?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
(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.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?