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Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
"_________ 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.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
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?
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
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.
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.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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?
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 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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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.
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.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(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.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
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?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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 fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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
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.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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?
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.