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Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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 "H" in the picture provided?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(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.
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
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 plug valve is quick to open or quick to close. Another way of describing that profile 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.
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 tool is in the picture below?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
If a hose connection were to break during the pressuring of a hydrostatic test, which of the following pieces of equipment would prevent it from lashing around?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones 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 of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
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?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
"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?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options 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.
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
What type of punch is pictured 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.
What tool is in the picture below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
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?
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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 of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
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.
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
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?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?