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In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
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.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
(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?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
"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?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured 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?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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 picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
(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?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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.
"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?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
(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?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
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.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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."
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
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.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose 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?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.