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All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
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.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
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.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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 "E" in the picture provided?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided 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
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
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?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
(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
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.
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.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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."
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"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 ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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."
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
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.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
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.
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
What tool is in the picture below?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
"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.
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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.
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.