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What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
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?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
"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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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 answers below best describes the units for relative density?
(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.
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?
"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?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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?
"_________ 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.
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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
"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?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
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.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(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.
(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.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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.
(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.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
(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.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of bar is pictured below?
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
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.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
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.
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?
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.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.