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Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
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."
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
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.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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 low amperage GTAW welding?
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
What type of bar is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
"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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(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)When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
What tool is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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.
(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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
What type of punch is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
What tool is in the picture 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 low amperage SMAW welding?
(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.
"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?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
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?
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.
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
What tool is in the picture below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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 GTAW welding?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer 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 low amperage PAC welding?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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.
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?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
(ofc)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?