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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.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
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
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
"Provides requirements for design, fabrication, installation and inspection of steam heating, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers, and potable water heaters intended for low pressure service that are directly fired by oil, gas, electricity, coal or other solid or liquid fuels." This is the best description of which of the ASME sections below?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(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.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in 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?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
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.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
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.
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?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3ā…ž? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
"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.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
What tool is in the picture below?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
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?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(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 beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
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 large volume?
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from 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.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(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?
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
A small system has been filled and is ready to pressure up. Which of the pumps below would be the best to use for this test?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"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?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.