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Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture 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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
"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.
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.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
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.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
"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?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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."
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
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?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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 are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
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. "
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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 most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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 picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(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?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has: