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The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
What tool is in the picture 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?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
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.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture 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.
What tool is pictured below?
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.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
"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?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
What tool is in the picture below?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
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.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
"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
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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 numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"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?
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.
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?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
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
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. 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.