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"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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.
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? 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.
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
Typically on a hydrostatic test, the _______ of the fill hose is greater than the high pressure hose. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
"This term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms 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?
Pipe size is specified with two non-dimensional numbers: ________ diameter based on inches, and _______ for wall thickness. Of the options below, fill in the blanks.
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?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "B" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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
"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.
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.
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.
Which forged steel fitting classification does not have a schedule number?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
(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.
Good trade practice is a 4:1 ratio when using an extension ladder. From which piece of legislation does the practice originate from?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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?
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)While welding, water and other liquids get caught up in the weld. These produces voids of gas when the weld cools. Which of the terms below best describes these voids?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "A"?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
What type of punch is pictured below?
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
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?
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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
(se)Why are work lead clamps integral to the welding process? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
"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?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
"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?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The references in red along the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
A safety relief valves has a specific relationship with the part in the system that has lowest maximum pressure setting. Of the answers below, choose the one that best reflects this relationship.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(wf)The welding surface may contain discontinuities from the style of preparation. From the answers below, choose the best one that describes discontinuities from a surfaced prepped by gouging. blades.
While fitting a joint you are made aware that there is no wall thickness stamped on the fitting you are going to use. The proper course of action would be?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
What type of bar is pictured below?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
"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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
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."
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
What type of punch is pictured below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?