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What tool is in the picture below?
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?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? 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.
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(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.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those below
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What is the name of the reamer pictured 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 largest range of flammability.
MJ/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"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.
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
"In this type of welding, the filler metal is liquid above 425°C, and deposited in the joint by other than capillary attraction." This statement best describes which of the weld methods below?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(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.
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?
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.
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.
(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.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
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 tool is in the picture below?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
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?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture 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.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
What tool is in the picture below?
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
"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?
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
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.
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
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?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?