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In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
What tool is in the picture 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 "G" in the picture provided?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use 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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
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?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
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?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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.
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
"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?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
For material that is ā…œ" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
(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.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 2.5%-80% in air.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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.
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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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.
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What tool is in the picture below?
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 application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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 "C" in the picture provided?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
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.
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.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of wrench 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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? 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?