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Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those 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?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
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?
"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?
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?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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 many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
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?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(se)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms 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
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
(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
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. 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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(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.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of punch is pictured 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 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?
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.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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.
(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.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
"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?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
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.
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 are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?