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A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
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.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
What tool is in the picture below?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms 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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
What type of bar is pictured below?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What tool is in the picture below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
(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.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
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?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
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 "H" in the picture provided?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
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.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
"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?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
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 large volume?