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(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
(bs)"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
(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.
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?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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?
"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?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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 "A" in the picture provided?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
What tool is in the picture 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 GTAW welding?
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
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.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(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.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
(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.
"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?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers 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 "C" in the picture provided?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
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.
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?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
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?
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.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
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?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
(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?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?