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Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(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 GTAW welding?
"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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Corporation stop valve" variation?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
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?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
(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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
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 a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
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 picture provided?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided 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?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
"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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those 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.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation 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.
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.
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(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?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?