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(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of 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?
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 following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer 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 used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
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.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
The intensity of sound is measured in dBA. In the workplace the suggested dBA level for wearing hearing protection over an 8 hour day would be which of the below?
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
Inches of Hg is commonly used for atmospheric pressure. What is the difference in pressure exerted by a 10" column of Hg with a 1 in² base, when compared to a column of water the same height? Use the best answer from those provided below.
When installing an instrument air piping system in a textile plant, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
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?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
What tool is pictured below?
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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.
(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
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
"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?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What type of punch is pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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?
"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?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?