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When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(bs)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.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(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.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
(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.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers 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 "D" in the picture provided?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
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 worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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.
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
(ofe)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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
(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?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
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?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
What tool is pictured below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
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.
(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
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
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?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
"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?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?