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Of the answers below, which support has one bolt or two bolt manufacturing options?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a flat, or close to it, volt-amp curve. It is well suited for GMAW and SAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Which parts of an ASPT or NPT are flattened slightly?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the 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.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
What type of wrench is pictured 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 "A" in the picture provided?
"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?
What tool is in the picture below?
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?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
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
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.
(es) The human body has some integral resistance to electrical contact. Which of the answers below would have the largest resistance to an electrical voltage?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
"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?
(bs)"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
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.
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?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
"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?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Firing valve" variation?
(papg) The relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance directly across it is a constant ratio. Which of the terms below best describes the half the distance across a circle?
What tool is pictured 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.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a ¼":1' reduced scale to it, what is the print length of the workpiece if it measures 12' on the bench? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
There are a variety of drafting tools that are used in the creation of fabrication patterns and layouts. Of the tools given, which one best describes the item in the picture below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
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.
Looking at the following terms, choose the best answer that is not associated with a characteristic of a gas.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When tightening a wide variety of bolts in one place, which of the wrenches below would best be suited for the job?
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "length" of a 90° triangle?
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.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would best be described as one that would cause exposed skin to burn?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms 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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
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.
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.
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
"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?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
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?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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 "B" in the picture provided?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
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.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
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 cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 2%?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
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?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.
(bs)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.
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?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the rays below would be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
(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.
What tool is pictured below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
What tool is in the picture below?
(ofe)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 largest range of flammability.
"Joining two metal surfaces by melting an alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces." This id the best definition of which of the terms below?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.