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A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(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?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
(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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
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.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
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.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
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 three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
"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.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options 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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
(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?
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.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
(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.
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.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
What tool is pictured 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 a small volume?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
What tool is in the picture below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?