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In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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 following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
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?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
"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?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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?
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.
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.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
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.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
"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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"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?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
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.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(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
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.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers 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.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones 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."
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
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.
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
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.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(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
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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 range of flammability of 2.5%-80% in air.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?