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"This alloy is the combination of copper and tin." Which of the metals below is best described by this statement?
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.
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
What type of wrench is pictured 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?
"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?
(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.
What tool is in the picture 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.
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
(se)"The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces, usually after the current has been moving in the same path of travel for an extended period." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
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?
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(wf)A tapered transition ratio of _________ is commonly thought to be acceptable by numerous codes. Use the answers given below to find the best ratio to fill in the blank.
"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?
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
These manufacturer installed items must be removed before the piping is put into operation, but not before the Variable Spring Hanger is installed and fully loaded. Of the selections below, which items best fits this description?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air at STP in metric measurement.
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
Typical hanger spacing for 19 mm copper pipe is 2.4 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 8 m horizontal run?
"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
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
A worker is grinding 6m away from another worker refueling a diesel welder. Is there any workplace infraction occurring in this situation? Choose the best answer below for answering this.
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.
(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 temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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 term is a combination of metals or of a metal and another element." Which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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?
"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
"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 several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Please add the following fractions ⁴⁄₈, ⁶⁄₁₂, ⁵⁄₈, ⅔. Choose your answer from the ones provided below.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, choose the layout tool that would most likely consist of a "Bevel protractor" and a steel rule
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.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
What tool is in the picture below?
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.
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.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
"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?
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 are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
"The reaction caused by contact between metals and oxygen molecules." Is the best definition of which of the terms below?
______ type compression joints are also commonly referred to as ______ as well as sleeveless type.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
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.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
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.
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Bore" signify?
The major difference between machined screws and both wood screws and sheet metal screws is which of the following?
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
When used in conjunction with a flashback arrestor, a reverse flow check valve is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.