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Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 "B" in the picture provided?
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?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
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.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided 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?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
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?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from 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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
"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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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?
"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?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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?
"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?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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.
(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?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups 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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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 alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
"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?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers 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?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?