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Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
(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?
What is the pressure exerted by 1 ft² of water? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
When using a long tape, one extra consideration must be taken into account over a short tape. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
"This gasket material is generally used in low pressure, low temperature applications." Which of the materials below best fits this description?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer 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 energy?
In the WHMIS system, "Acute poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have choked flow as a result of throttling a process?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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.
Code B149.1-05 covers which of the following?
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.
(bs)"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?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
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
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a socket weld globe valve?
(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 the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
(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 that is 5.3%-14% in air.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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?
"Is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." This is the best definition of which fitting?
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
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?
(ofe)"Carefully controlled tolerances are required to manufacture quality cutting tips. One-piece tips that are used in the cutting process with acetylene are generally made from ________ to endure the heat generated. To produce exact holes for these tips, they are machined, drilled, and swaged over special wires." Select the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank
Lines that are not perpendicular nor are parallel to a vertex are called which term? Choose the best one that applies from the options below.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
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?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires gauge pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 245 kPa(a). Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would only be used for metric measurements primarily, but also imperial measurements only?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having a defined mass, and volume, but no defined shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #5 is best represented by which answer below?
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.
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
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 are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
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.
A nitrogen piping system does not exceed 6000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with Class 6000 forged steel fittings?
If the welding apprentices tacked 4 welds in an hour, how many welds would be tacked by 3 apprentices in a 37.5 hour work week? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Convert 0.67 to the the nearest practical fraction. Choose the best answer from the ones below
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
The classification of ferrous piping includes all of the following except for one. Choose the pipe that is not ferrous.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "B".
"This layout tool has one chamfered edge usually. The dual purpose tool can check the material surface to assure flatness, and mark a straight line on a surface." This statement best describes which of the following tools?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms below?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
Downstream of the aftercooler, but upstream of the reciever, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(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.
"This material is formed with cross-linking, and becomes irreversibly rigid after the reaction has taken place." This is the best description of which of the terms below?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "C" in the picture provided.
"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.
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in imperial measurement.
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
Each substance has it's own rates of expansion and contraction, using the table below find the substance with the greatest amount of expansion per °C. Choose the best answer from those provided below
(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?
There a a number of steps in the proper fabrication of a Bell-end joint. Choose the answer below that reflects that number the best.
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
Weld fittings are available in two varieties, one of these is:
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?