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(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
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 three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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.
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?
(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.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
"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?
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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
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.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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 references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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 all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
(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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(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.
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
What type of bar is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"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?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
What type of punch is pictured below?
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, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"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?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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 wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections 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?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?