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(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.
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
What tool is pictured below?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(wf)"This term deals with the increase in stress in an area of a weld near a crack, depression, or a sharp angle. Although the calculated stressing may be quite safe, it can be enough to cause failure of the weld." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
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.
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
What type of punch is pictured below?
A welder has set up a temporary fab area in a c-can. He has put 2 portable fans, one in the front and one in the back, in the c-can for ventilation. Based on the information provided, which type of ventilation is he using? Use the terms provided to choose the best answer.
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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.
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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?
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.
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.
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
An acetylene bottle has a specific volumetric capacity. The cylinder should not be emptied more then one _______ of that capacity per hour. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the ones below.
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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.
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
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?
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
A holding tank is 43 feet in diameter. How many feet of welding will it take to seal the lid on the top? Choose the best answers from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(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.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(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.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
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?
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?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
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?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the following answers, which is the best one for the torch pictured below?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
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."