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The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(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?
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?
(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?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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 physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of punch is pictured 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.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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?
(papg) There are several steps to determining the area of a circle. Which of the answers below would you square to calculate the area of a circle?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
(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?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
"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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"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.
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.
(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.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
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?
(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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose 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 mass?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided 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 best be described as one that would cause cataracts with long term exposure?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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 _______."
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
What tool is in the picture 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.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer 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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
(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?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(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?