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(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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term below?
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
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.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given 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 term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
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?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
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?
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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 oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
What tool is pictured below?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
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
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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?
(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?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? 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.
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
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.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
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.
(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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
"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?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
"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?
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
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.
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?