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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?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
(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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
(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."
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
(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?
(ofe)Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(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?
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.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(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?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(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 height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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.
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?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
What tool is pictured below?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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.
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?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices 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?
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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?
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?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
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?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
What tool is in the picture below?
(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.
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.