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Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"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?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation 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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
(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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
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 all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(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.
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, but no defined volume or shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties 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.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
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.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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.
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
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 the many views that a drawing may have, an isometric drawing will show only three views or faces. Which of the following answers is not one of them?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
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?
What tool is pictured 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?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
"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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What is the square footage of a floor space in a warehouse that is 5' 7¾ by 10' 3⅞? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
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.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
What tool is in the picture below?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
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?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
(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?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below to fill in the blank.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?