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A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
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?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(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?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
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?
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.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(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."
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? 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.
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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.
"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?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
"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
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
(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.
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.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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?
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?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
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.
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied 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.
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 a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
(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.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
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
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
"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?
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.