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"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
What tool is pictured below?
(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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
(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 SMAW welding?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
What type of punch is pictured below?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
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?
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
(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?
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
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?
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?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
"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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(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.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
(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 across a circle?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(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?
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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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 "C" in the picture provided?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
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?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
"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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the epidermis resulting in blistering?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer 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?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "Ï€dh"?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?