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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?
(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?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
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.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
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.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
What tool is pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
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.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
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 temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
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 "G" in the picture provided?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
"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?
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
(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.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by 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.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
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
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
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."
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What type of punch is pictured below?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
"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
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?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 "I" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(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.
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?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.