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Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"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?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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 threaded tee elbow?
(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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose 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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
What tool is in the picture below?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
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
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
"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?
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
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?
What tool is pictured below?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
(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.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
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.
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?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(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.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?