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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.
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 device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
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?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
"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?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
What type of bar is pictured below?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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 of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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 major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
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?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
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.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided 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
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is: