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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.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the 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.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
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 WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
(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.
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
"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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(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.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
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.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
(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.
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
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?
(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.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents 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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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?
"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.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
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.
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
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.
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?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
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.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 of 2.5%-80% in air.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
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 term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.