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The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
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.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"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?
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?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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.
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
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.
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?
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
What tool is in the picture below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Of the safety concerns with soldering listed below, which would occur the least?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 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 several different types of groove welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those 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.
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? 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?
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
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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?
(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?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(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.
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.
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
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.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
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.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
"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?
(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.
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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 asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?