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What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(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.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
(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?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
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.
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those 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 "B" in the picture provided?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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 is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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?
What tool is in the picture below?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
"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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
"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?
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.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
"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 WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
(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.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.