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A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
What tool is in the picture below?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
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?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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?
(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.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are 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.
(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.
(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?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
(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?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
A plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile is which of the following?
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?
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 most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
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 you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" 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?
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
You find a workpiece that you are trying to drill a hole in too tough to position under a sensitive or upright drill press. Which of the following answers best solves this problem?
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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
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.
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?
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.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What tool is pictured below?
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 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.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
"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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for energy?
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.
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?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?