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The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(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?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards 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.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
"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?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(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.
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 "E" 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"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
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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.
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.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
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.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
What tool is in the picture 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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
What tool is in the picture below?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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?
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
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 tool is in the picture below?
"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
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
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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?