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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?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
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?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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.
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
What tool is pictured below?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
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?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
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.
(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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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.
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?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
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.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
"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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
"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.