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The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
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 is the name of the grinder pictured below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
What tool is pictured below?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
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 "E" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
"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.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
What tool is in the picture below?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
(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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
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?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
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.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
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.
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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 is the name of the cutter pictured below?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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 several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
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?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
"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.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.