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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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
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.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
"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?
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.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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?
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. "
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options 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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
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?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
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.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select 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.
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?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
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 proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
What tool is in the picture below?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
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
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
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.
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.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(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.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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 threaded globe valve?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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?
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?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers 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?