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A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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
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?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
"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?
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.
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?
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
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?
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.
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
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.
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.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
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.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
(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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
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.
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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 2.5%-80% in air.
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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.
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms 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?
What tool is pictured below?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
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.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
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.