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In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
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?
"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?
"Of all the plastic compression joining methods, this one will not create a flow restriction within the line." This is the best description for which of the following?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
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?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects 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.
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
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.
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?
The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided 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.
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. "
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.
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones 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.
The materials that butt weld fittings can be made from include:
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
Which of the following gases has the highest MJ/m³ rating? Choose the best answer from those provided
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select 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.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"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?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(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?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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 are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
What tool is pictured below?
(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.
"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?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
(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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options below.
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
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?