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There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(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 exposed skin to burn?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(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?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What type of punch is pictured below?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
(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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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?
(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?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
What tool is in the picture below?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(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.
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 "B" in the picture provided?
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options 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?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
"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.
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.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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 some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
What type of bar is pictured below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 "E" in the picture provided?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
"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 are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
"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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
What tool is in the picture below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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.
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
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
(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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?