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Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit 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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
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?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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.
"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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
(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.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
"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
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
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.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" 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 "A".
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
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 steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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.
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(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?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
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.
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?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?