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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.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws 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.
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?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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.
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(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
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
(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?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
"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 the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture 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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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. "
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.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
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.
(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.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided 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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?