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The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
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.
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
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.
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
"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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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?
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
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.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
(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?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
"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?
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?
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
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.
"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?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided 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 mass?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(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?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
What tool is in the picture below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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?
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.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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?