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(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"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?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"The standard filler is normally sufficient for applications up to 900º F. Other soft fillers are available for higher temperatures or special applications. The choice of the metal used for the jacketed part of the fitting would depend upon the corrosive conditions being encountered." This is the best description of which of the following fittings?
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?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(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.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
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.
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
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.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What tool is pictured below?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
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.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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 tool is in the picture below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
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 storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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.
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.
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.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
What tool is in the picture below?