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Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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?
(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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
What type of punch is pictured below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
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?
"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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
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?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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 graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those 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?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° 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 WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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?
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.
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
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
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.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
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?
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
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?
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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(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?