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"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is in the picture below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(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 the sensation of a painful shock as it travels through the body?
"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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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.
(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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(ofc)Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
What tool is pictured below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
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.
(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 exposed skin to burn?
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?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(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?
What tool is pictured below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage PAC welding?
(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?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"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.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(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?
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.
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(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.
(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?