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Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is 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.
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?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
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
(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.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
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.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
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?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
What tool is in the picture below?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for 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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
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.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
What type of wrench is pictured 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.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
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."
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
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.
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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.
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.
(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.
Working with explosive gases is a dangerous prospect, you have to be aware of the limits of flammability for the gas you are working with. Of the gases below, choose the one that has the range of flammability of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers 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 two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"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 type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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?
(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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below 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.
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?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?