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Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
The tools pictured below represent which type of pliers?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
After installing an utility water piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
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.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
"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 a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
What tool is in the picture below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
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?
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
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 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(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?
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
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?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
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.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
(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.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The codes and regulations that must be followed when working with welded piping and fittings are based apon which of the following?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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?
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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
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."
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