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Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
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.
"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?
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.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
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.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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
(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.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
What type of punch is pictured below?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
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.
(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?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(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.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
"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
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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 "G" in the picture provided?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of bar is pictured below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
There are several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
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.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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 three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers 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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.