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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?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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)If a welding machine is left on, but no work is being done with it, what type of voltage is at the output terminals? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
What type of bar is pictured below?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
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 "A" in the picture provided?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers 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 gouging. blades.
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?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
What tool is pictured below?
(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.
(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.
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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.
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
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.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
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?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
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.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
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.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
"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?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
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.
"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
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
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.
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options below.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?