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(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
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.
"When required to make a square cut off line on a pipe, this coiled layout tool made of gasket material is commonly used." Which of the tools below best fits this description?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below would be available in angle, Y, and straight configurations?
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?
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.
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.
(v) Valves have many uses in process control. Which of the valves below would be the worst choice for a throttling application for a slurry?
(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?
What tool is in the picture below?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(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?
(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?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
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 range of flammability of 3.4%-10.8%in air.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(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?
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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
"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.
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(wf)The specific requirements of fabrication must include any of the the welding processes. Chemical and mechanical factors are taken into account in every facet of that fabrication. Any deviation from these requirements would be considered a defect." This statement best describes which of the following weld defects?
Which of the measurements below is the metric standard for the breaking strength of bolts?
What is the name of the grinder 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?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
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?
(ofc)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
In wet sprinkler systems, there is different tube that can be used. Choose the answer below that has all of them.
(mse)The protective shield that purges any atmospheric gases that may be harmful to the weld, and the slag that protects the weld metal both are produced from one area in the weld zone. Which of the following ares best describes where these are produced?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 3 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. Which of the answers below would create the greatest amount of "Ultraviolet rays" while being used?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(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 range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
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 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
To protect the internal mechanisms, this type of gate valve should not be placed in a line that has turbulent flow. This is the best description of which of the following?
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
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
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.
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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(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?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(ofe)When the work that is being performed is not dependent on the pressure delivered from the cylinder being used, which style of regulator would most commonly used?
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What type of punch is pictured below?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture 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 a large volume?
"This Section provides such guidelines to assist those directly responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting power boilers." This is the best description of which of the following ASME sections?
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(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?
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.
When faced with vertical movements typically in excess of 13mm, or where no residual stresses are to be transferred to the pipe, which of the supports below would be the best to install?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
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?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using the size of the screw to be used to size the proper screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be sizing?