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Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(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.
"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 second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
(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.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
(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 standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
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.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for 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?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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%?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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.
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
"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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
(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?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(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 PAC welding?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
(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?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
What type of punch is pictured 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.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
(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 largest range of flammability.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?