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All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
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?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
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.
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.
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?
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.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
What type of wrench is pictured 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 length?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
"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.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
"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?
"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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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 welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
"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?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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.
"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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer 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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
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 picture provided?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
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.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
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?
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)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.
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.
"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?
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.
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
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?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?