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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What type of punch is pictured below?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
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 type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
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?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
"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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(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.
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."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
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?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.