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(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term 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.
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.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
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 every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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 "D" in the picture provided?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(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.
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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." 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?
"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?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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 "E" in the picture provided?
"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?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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?
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?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
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?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
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.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select 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 "C" in the picture provided.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
What tool is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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.
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(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?
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. "
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?