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Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
"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?
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.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers 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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
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.
"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?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
"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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
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 pictured below?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers 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.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
What tool is in the picture below?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
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.
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?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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 picture provided?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
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.