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Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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?
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?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
What tool is pictured below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
"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)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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."
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture 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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
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.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
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.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"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?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers 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 "A" in the picture provided?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
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 list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"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?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?