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"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(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.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" 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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms 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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the 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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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 numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options 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
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
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 largest range of flammability.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
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?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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?