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What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
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
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
What tool is in the picture below?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
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.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
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.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
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.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
"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?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
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.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
"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?
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 are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(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?
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.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
"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?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
"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.
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?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"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.
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?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
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.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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.
(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
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
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?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers 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?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
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.
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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."