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In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
(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?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
(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 gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
(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.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(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 PAC welding?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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?
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?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(bs)"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(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?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
"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?
(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.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the shank and the width of the tip to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What tool is pictured 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.
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a box open to atmosphere?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(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?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a fully enclosed box?