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You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
(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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
(wf)Rapid solidification, low amperage, and incomplete perheat are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
(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.
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 largest range of flammability.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
What tool is in the picture 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.
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
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?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
(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?
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.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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?
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?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
What is the name of the cutter 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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
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?
(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.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
What tool is in the picture below?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
The code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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.
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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.