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Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
"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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
"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?
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 WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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."
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?
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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
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.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
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.
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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
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 side view butt weld tee?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What type of punch is 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.
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
"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?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
"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.
"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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those 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?
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 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?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
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?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?