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In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
"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?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones 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 mass?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? 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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from 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 length?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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?
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
What type of punch is pictured below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
(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.
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers 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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
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.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer 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?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
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?
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(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.
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.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms 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.