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(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?
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
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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 to in²?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
(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?
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?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 cataracts with long term exposure?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
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.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
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?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
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?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What tool is pictured below?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
What tool is pictured below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(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?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups 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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is the name of the ginder pictured 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, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?