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T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
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.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(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.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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 "G" in the picture provided?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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
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.
What tool is pictured below?
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.
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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.
(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.
(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?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(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 distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
What tool is in the picture below?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
What type of bar is pictured below?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
What tool is pictured below?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(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
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
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.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?