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A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
The chemical symbol Câ‚‚Hâ‚‚ best represents which of the following compunds?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
"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?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
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.
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 three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(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.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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.
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.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
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?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(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.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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.
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
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?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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?
"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)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?