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What tool is in the picture below?
(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
What type of bar is pictured below?
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 substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
What tool is in the picture below?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
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.
Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
"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?
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
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.
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 is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
Commonly in oblique drawings, there is a 50% reduction in depth to add realism to the object. Which of the terms below best describes this practice?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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?
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.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
A soldered or compression fitting is _______ than a flared fitting.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
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?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come 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?
(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?
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.
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 the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(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.
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.
What tool is pictured below?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
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?
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.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?