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(bs)"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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties 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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the 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.
(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.
"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?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
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.
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?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage GTAW welding?
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
(ofe)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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofc)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.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
"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?
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?
"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?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" 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.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
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."
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a box open to atmosphere?