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When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
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.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
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 buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
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?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
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.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
"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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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
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?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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 welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
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.
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.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the 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?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?