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There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(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.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(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?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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 picture provided?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(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.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
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
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(ofe)An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
What tool is in the picture 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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
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.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer 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."
(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
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
"_________ 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.
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?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
What tool is in the picture below?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
"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 picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
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
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"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)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(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.
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
(ofc)The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
(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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
"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 terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.