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There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench 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 "A" in the picture provided?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
"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?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by thermal cutting blades.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
"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?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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."
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.
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 all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the 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?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
"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?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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?
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?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
"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.
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 range of flammability of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
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 range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those 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.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Of the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.