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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?
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.
Gate valves have many advantages. One of the following is not among of them. Choose which one.
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?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those 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.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
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.
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
(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?
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
What tool is in the picture 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.
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.
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
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.
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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.
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?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
"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?
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?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
"The destruction of a metal or an alloy because of chemical or electrochemical reaction with its surrounding environment or medium."
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
"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?
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?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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.