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"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
"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?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be 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.
(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?
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?
"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
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
What type of bar is pictured below?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
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 "D" in the picture provided?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
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.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
"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 tool is in the picture below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
"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?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(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?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
"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?
"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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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?
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
"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?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
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 code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?