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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?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
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.
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.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"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
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"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?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
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.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms 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.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
(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 temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
"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.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
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
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"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?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
"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?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
"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?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(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.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
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?
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 several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?