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There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
"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.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
(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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
What tool is in the picture below?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of punch is pictured below?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
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
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(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.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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.
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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"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?
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
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?
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
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(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.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?