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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?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided 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?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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.
"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?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
What tool is pictured below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
"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.
(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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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?
"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?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
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.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"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?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"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?
What tool is pictured below?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
(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?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is pictured below?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.