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"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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.
What tool is pictured below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"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?
What tool is in the picture 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 a small volume?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
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.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"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
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
(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?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
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.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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.
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.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.