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The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
What tool is in the picture below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
(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
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(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?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
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.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
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?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
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?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
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
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 tool is pictured below?
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
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.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
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.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What tool is pictured below?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(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 fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
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.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
"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?
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.
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
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.
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?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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 "F" in the picture provided?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
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.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?