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This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is in the picture below?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
"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?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? 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 energy?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
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 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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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?
"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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
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.
"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
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
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.
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 type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
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?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
What tool is pictured below?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the 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.