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(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
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?
(ofe)In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers 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?
(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?
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 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?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options 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.
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(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?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
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?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones 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 "B" in the picture provided?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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?
(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?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
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?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(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?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
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?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
(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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?