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Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
(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 pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
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?
"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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
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?
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
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?
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.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(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.
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
(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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
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?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
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.
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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."
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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?
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.
"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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" 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.
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?
(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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
"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
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices 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.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What type of punch is pictured below?
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
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.
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
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
"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?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(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?
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?
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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
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.