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What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
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?
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
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(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?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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?
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."
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
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
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
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.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
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.
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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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?
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.
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.
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 "I" in the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
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.
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
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?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
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 cutter pictured below?
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.