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The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below 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?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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.
"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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
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.
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?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
(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.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
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.
(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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
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.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
"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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?