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"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?
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?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
What tool is pictured below?
"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?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
(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.
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
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?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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 classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture below?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"This type of weld deviance is any defect that cause the weld metal, parent metal, or work piece to be out of specification or tolerance. These issues are mainly caused by improper set up or distortion." This statement best describes which of the following classes of weld defects
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.
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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
(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.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
"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?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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.
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
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.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
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.
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
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 cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
(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
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
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.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?