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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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is in the picture below?
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage GTAW welding?
Materials used for bolts and studs have been grouped into ______ by ASME. Use the options below 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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
(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?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
What type of wrench is pictured 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.
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.
"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.
(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?
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
(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 PAC welding?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"This term is used to describe an action that means to divide something into two equal sections." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
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.
(ofc)During the oxy-fuel cutting process, iron oxidizes. Of the terms below, which one best describes the resulting lines on the surface of the cut from this process?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
"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?
(papg) Determining the surface area of any box involves several calculations. Which of the answers below best describes the number of sides that are involved in determining the surface area of a box open to atmosphere?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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 distance across a circle?
(ofc)Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofe)The chemical symbol Cā‚‚Hā‚‚ best represents which of the following compounds?
Lockable service, gas cock, pilot valve and a curb stop valve are all varieties of which type of valve?
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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.
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.
Of the list below, a try cock is considered what type of valve?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
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.
(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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
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.
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
(ofe)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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to create a splice by twisting wires together, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
You have just installed a small vessel on site, the height is 29' and the base has a 9' diameter. What is the force exerted on the pad that it sits on when completely full of water? choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(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.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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?
The fraction ā…œ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
"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?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
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?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
"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?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are which of the following?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
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 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?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
The pressure of the hydraulic torque might warp the flange before the stubot has reached the desired length. From the options bellow, what is the best solution to alleviate this issue?
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are a number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying rotate a 2" length of pipe, which of the tools below would be the best choice?