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Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
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.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
(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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
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.
"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?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
"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.
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.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
(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 half the distance across a circle?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"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?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
What type of bar is pictured below?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(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 distance around a circle?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
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.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
(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
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 WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
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?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
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?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(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?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(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."
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?