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Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
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.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
"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?
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
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.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
"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 type of punch is pictured below?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that 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.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
What tool is 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
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.
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
(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 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.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
"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?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
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?
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?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
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?
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.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(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.
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.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
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?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?