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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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?
(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%?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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.
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
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.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
What type of wrench is 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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(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?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.