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There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(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.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
What type of wrench is pictured 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 design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks 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
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.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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."
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
"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
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
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.
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.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
(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.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for 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?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(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.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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 a large volume?
"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?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those 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 "A" in the picture provided?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
"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.
(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.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?