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In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
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.
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?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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 "C".
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.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
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 most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
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?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
What tool is pictured below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
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.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
(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.
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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(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.
(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 gouging. blades.
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?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
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?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
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
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
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.
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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 the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?