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When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
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.
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 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection 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?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(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.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
What type of punch is pictured 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 "D" in the picture provided?
"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?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This 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 "F" in the picture provided?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
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.
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.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
(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.
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."
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
"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?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"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?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(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
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured 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.
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?