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What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(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%?
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?
(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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
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.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² to in²?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
(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.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(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 box open to atmosphere?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(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 GTAW welding?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
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.
"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?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
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?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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
(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?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
(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?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.