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"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
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, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
"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?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
"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.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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 punch is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
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 "G" in the picture provided?
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.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(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.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
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?
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 following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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.
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.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
What type of punch is pictured below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
What tool is in the picture 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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
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.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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.
"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
(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?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
(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.
(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?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?