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Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
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.
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.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
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.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
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 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.
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 small volume?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
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?
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?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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 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.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
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 range of flammability of 2.5%-80% in air.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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 Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
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.
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 range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
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?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(wf)"This term refers to the physical property of a material to resist plastic deformation, penetration or indentation." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(wf)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options 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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
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 of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(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.
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?