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A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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.
"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?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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.
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. "
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?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
"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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
(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 forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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?
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.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
"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?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" 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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"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?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(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 ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
What tool is in the picture below?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options 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.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below