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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?
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
"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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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.
"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?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
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.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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.
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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?
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.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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.
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
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"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?
"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?
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.
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection 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.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
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?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
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.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?