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Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
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?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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 picture provided?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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 pressure?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
What type of punch 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?
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
(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.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
What tool is in the picture below?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
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.
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
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.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
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.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
"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?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
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.
"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?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
"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?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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.
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 type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
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?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.