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In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
"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?
(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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
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
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
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 formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. 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 picture provided?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options 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?
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?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided 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?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
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.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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.
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
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.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
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.
(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
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.