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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?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers 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 pressure?
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?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
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 "G" in the picture provided?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
What tool is pictured below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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.
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.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
"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 entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers 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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
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.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
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.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
"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?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What tool is pictured below?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
"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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture 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.
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.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"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?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
What tool is pictured below?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers 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?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?