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When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
(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?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
(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.
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
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.
(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 sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
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?
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 markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(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
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
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?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
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.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. "Infrared rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
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.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
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?
(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 the eyeball to blister?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
(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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for imperial measurements only?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
What tool is pictured below?