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When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture 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 "A" in the picture provided?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided 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.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
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?
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.
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?
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?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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?
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
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?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
(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?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
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
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.
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.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"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?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
As it happens sometimes, while you were on break, your fire extinguisher grew legs and walked away. You head to the tool crib to get another, as you are doing your inspection you notice it is a CFC type. Is there anything that must be done with this extinguisher?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer 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?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
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."
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
"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?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.