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What type of wrench is pictured below?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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 numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
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?
(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.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
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?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types 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?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
What tool is pictured 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?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
(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."
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
What tool is pictured below?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
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?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
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?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
"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?
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.
"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?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
(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?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
"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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
What tool is in the picture below?