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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 screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
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.
Of the options below, which one relies on the memory of the plastic tube to contract to its original size after the fitting is inserted?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
"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?
The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(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.
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.
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks 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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
"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?
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?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? 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?
The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
What type of punch is pictured 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
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 picture provided?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
What type of punch is pictured below?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
(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.
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
"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?
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(se)Which of the terms below relates best to how quickly the flow of AC changes direction? Choose the your answer from those provided below.
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
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?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the largest?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?