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(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.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
"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?
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.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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.
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
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?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers 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 options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
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.
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
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(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.
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?
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.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
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?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
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.
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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
"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?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?