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Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
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.
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
(ws) Radiant energy released by a welding arc is far stronger than that of the sun, or other sources. Exposed skin will take a smaller amount of time to reach the same severity of burn with the sun, which of the answers below corresponds to that accelerated time?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(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?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 76 mm black iron pipe is 4.3 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 20 m horizontal run?
(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 down at ³⁄₁₆"/ft?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be considered a quarter-turn valve?
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(bs)"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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
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.
(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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
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.
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.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
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.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types below?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
When referring to the center to end measurement of a 90 degree elbow threaded fitting, what is the best term that describes this measurement?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for low amperage GTAW welding?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Which of the following disc designs is the most widely use variation for the gate valve?
What tool 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 "E" in the picture provided?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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.
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What tool is pictured below?
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?
(ofe)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 name of the reamer pictured 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
(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?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms below?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
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
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
Of the answers below choose the best answer that reflects style of press that has the highest capacity.
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from 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 "G" in the picture provided?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
(ofc)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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
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.
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
When marking the cut on a 250mm (10") diameter pipe, what tool should be used to be assured that the mark is the same measurement all the way around the pipe?
Your journeyman is fitting up a joint and asks you to check to see if the pipe is "plumb". Which way would you hold the level to get that information? From the following options, choose the best answer.
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
"This type of cutting machine is perfect for busy shops. When the machine is loaded, and starts to cut the material, it allows the operator to do other tasks while the machine is cutting." This statement best describes which of the following metal cutters
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those 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?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?