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What tool is pictured below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
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.
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?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What tool is in the picture below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"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?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
(bs)"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
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.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
"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?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(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?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is 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.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
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?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
What tool is pictured below?
(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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below