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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.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
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?
Which of the following supports has a hardened steel cup set screw?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What tool is 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?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
What tool is in the picture below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
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 largest range of flammability.
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?
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
What is the name of the grinder pictured 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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
"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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
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.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
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?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms below?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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.
What tool is pictured below?
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 many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
The alignment of holes in two or more pieces of plate at the same time can be a challenge. Which of the tool below would be best in this situation?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
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
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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.
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
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?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
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
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?