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Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld gate valve?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer 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 the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
Class 6000 fittings are commonly made from which material?
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 formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports 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?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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.
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
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?
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?
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.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(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.
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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes lines pointed to by the black arrows in the picture shown?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
What tool is pictured below?
What tool is pictured below?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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 all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
(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.
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."
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
"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?
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"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?
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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for mass?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
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.
"This piece of legislation came into effect in 1915. This act deals primarily with compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation of a worker due to a job-related injury." Which of the answers below is best described by this statement?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used