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In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided 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?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? 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 "C" in the picture provided?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
"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?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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?
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
(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.
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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?
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.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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)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.
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
(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.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
What tool is pictured below?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
What tool is in the picture 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.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?