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"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?
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.
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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
"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?
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?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
There are three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" 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.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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?
What tool is pictured below?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
The engineer has asked you to verify the base for setting a tank on, the area required will be a minimum of 10 meters. Which of the answers below best represents the minimum radius required to set the tank?
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.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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?
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.
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 _______."
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.
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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
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.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? 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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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 type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
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.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options 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."
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
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?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms 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.
When installing an auxiliary service piping system, what code would you reference for the minimum standards?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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 "A" in the picture provided?
In the WHMIS system, "Oxidizing material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld ball valve?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those 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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the choices below, there is one valve that would be best suited to a service that requires regular maintenance.
The code that covers all piping that transport fluids is which of the following?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
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?
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.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
What tool is in the picture below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
(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?
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(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.
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?
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.
"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
"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?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?