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Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
"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?
Fluxes in soldering are also known by another term, choose the best term that would be used in place of "fluxes".
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
"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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
In oxy-fuel equipment, if the supply pressure gas is allowed to leak into the low pressure side of a regulator, this can cause problems with gauges, relief valves and operation of tools. Which of the answers below best describes this condition?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
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.
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
"This type of drill is only for up to ½" holes that need to be precise." Choose the answer below that is best described by the statement.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
At the end of the work week, your crew installed 45% of 50 mm, Sch 40 pipe The amount required for the job is 4791 m. Which of the answers below best relates to how much pipe is left to be installed?
"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
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 "I" in the picture provided?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
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.
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(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.
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?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"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 selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
"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?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
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?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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.
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
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?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
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?
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?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 45° elbow?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones 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?
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.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
"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?
Your isometric calls for a weld neck, raised face, 900 PSI rating, flange. Is this the correct flange to use?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
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?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"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.
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.