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What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
What tool is pictured below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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?
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.
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.
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.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(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.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
(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.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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.
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?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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.
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
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
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?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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.
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"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.
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?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
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. "
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
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?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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.
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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.