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If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
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.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
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?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
MJ/mΒ³ and Btu/ftΒ³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Complete this equation. 5β…˜ x 2β…œ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
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.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
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?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"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.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
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.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
(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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture 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?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45Β° elbow?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ftΒ³ with water at 62.4 lb/ftΒ³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
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.
"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?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
(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.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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.