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Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
"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.
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded cap?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
What tool is pictured below?
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
"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.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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?
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?
During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this 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.
"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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
A journeyman is paid 27% more than his apprentice. If the journeyman is earning $43.50, what is the apprentice being paid? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
When buying a ______ solder, the ______ content is always listed first. Fill in the blanks from the options 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.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
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.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
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.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"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?
On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those 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.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
"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.
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.
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
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?
(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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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 tool is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
"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?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
(se)The distance from the molten pool of the weld to the end of the electrodes core wire is called the arc length. A distance that is ________ of the diameter of the electrodes core wire is considered normal. Choose from the following options the best answer to fill the blank.
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.
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
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.