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(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
(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?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
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.
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.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
"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.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 from in²?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those 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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
(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.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
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?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
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.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?