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Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
What tool is in the picture 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.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
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.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms 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
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" 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 "D" represent in this formula?
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.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
(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.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
What tool is in the picture below?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
"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?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the largest range of flammability.
(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.
(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
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose 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.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(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?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"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?
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?