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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.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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.
(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.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage PAC welding?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
(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 best be described as one that would cause cataracts with long term exposure?
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers 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?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose 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 "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
(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 SMAW welding?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
(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, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(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?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
"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?
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?
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(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.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
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?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
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.
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
"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?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer 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.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
What tool is in the picture below?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"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.
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.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(ofe)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 2.3%-9.5% in air.
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.