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The _________ has a one-to-one ratio of acetylene and oxygen, any additional oxygen needed for complete combustion comes from the surrounding air. Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
The material that is blown away by the oxygen stream while oxy-fuel cutting is called which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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 code that covers the piping standards to be used for cryogenic fluids would be which of the following?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
"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?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
The vents of a hydrotest are not in the open position on all of the high points while filling the system. Which of the following is the likely result of this situation when trying to test the system
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
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.
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?
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?
"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.
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?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
The 3 classes of fittings for a forged steel piping system come in 3 classes. Of the list below, select the 3 that apply.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
"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?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
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?
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Because of various stresses, fasteners to be used in the piping industry are designed for what type of load?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
When using a beam clamp, ensuring the recommended support load is not exceeded is important. What other component of this support system needs to checked against the weight of the load?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
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?
What tool is in the picture 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.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
"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?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
What tool is in the picture below?
When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
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.
When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
(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.
"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?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "F" in the picture provided?
One side of a support is 372 mm, the other side is 739 mm. What is the smallest area that this support can be used? Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
(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?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
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.
Water distribution systems made from PE piping have a maximum operating temperature. What is that temperature? Choose from the options 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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
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?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
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.