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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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
"The space between the OD of the tube being fitted and the bore of the fitting." This is the best description of which soldering term below?
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?
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.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
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
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
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
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.
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of screwdriver head 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?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(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
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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.
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 welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
What tool is pictured below?
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.
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(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.
On oxygen cylinders, there are no seams, neither running up and down nor across. This is due to the manufacturing process that it goes though. Which of the answers below best describes this process?
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
(se)Your welder asks you to turn up the _________ on his welder for more penetration. Choose the best answer from the options below to fill in the blank.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers 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.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "E" in the picture provided?
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a small volume?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(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.
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
"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?
(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)Slow travel speed, weak amperage and improper electrode angle are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
"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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
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?
(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.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
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?
On any angle grinder and grinding disk there is an RPM rating. What is the relationship between the rating of the grinder and the rating of the disk? Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
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 grinder pictured 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.
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?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".