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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?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
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.
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.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Visible light rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy 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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
"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?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
What tool is in the picture below?
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 _______."
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
What tool is in the picture below?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
(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.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(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 to in²?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
"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?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
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 lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(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?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
What tool is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
"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?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
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.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those 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?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, 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 "H" in the picture provided?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
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?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the 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 "A" in the picture provided?
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?