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(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
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?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
"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?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 largest range of flammability.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
"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 is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
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.
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"A substance used to promote fusion that is applied to surfaces to be joined to keep them free from oxide and promote their union." This is the best definition of which of the soldering terms below?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(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?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
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?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
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?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
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.
(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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
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.
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from 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 relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
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?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.