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"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?
(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 balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
"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?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
What tool is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
"This physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system." This statement best describes which of the hazard groups below?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture 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?
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?
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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?
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.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
"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?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
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.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(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?
(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.
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.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
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?
"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?
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?
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"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?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What tool is pictured below?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
(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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compunds?
"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?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?