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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
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
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 code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers 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?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
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 states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(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.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
"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?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
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.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided 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 water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 "F" in the picture provided?
"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?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
"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.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
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 screwdriver head is pictured below?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
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.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
What tool is in the picture below?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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 nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
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
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(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 dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
(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.
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?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
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.