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(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
"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
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?
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
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.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
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 range of flammability of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
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?
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?
(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 measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
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?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
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.
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
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.
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 "E" in the picture provided?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
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?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
(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.
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.
In air there are numerous gases in varying proportions, which of the answers below best represents those proportions?
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
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. "
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
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?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
Looking at the body of a check valve you see a hinge pin on the body. Of the following valves what is the valve you are looking at?
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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.
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.