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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.
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?
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided 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?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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?
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?
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 3000 psi @ 100 degrees F. What weight of pipe is required with class 3000 forged steel fitting?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
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
(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.
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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(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 fully enclosed box?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
(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?
"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?
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 picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Pilot valve" variation?
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?
(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.
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.
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
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?
(papg) When calculating the "Grade" of a slope, there are several terms that are used. Which of the terms below is best defined as the difference in distance between two ends of a sloped pipe?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding the last pass, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
(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?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
(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?
One of the constants in an isometric drawing is that all angles recede ________ from the horizontal. Choose the best answer from the ones below to fill in the blank.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of air, in imperial measurement, at STP.
(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.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(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?
The pressure exerted by a column of Hg 9" high would be which of the following answers? Choose the best answer that applies from the ones below
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
From the following options, choose the most popular pressure testing method.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "B" in the picture provided?
(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 1:46 mm?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
(wf)Defective properties would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a defective property.
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(se)While welding, what is the result of shortening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
"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?
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) 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?
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?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "E" represents, in the answers below.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
"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.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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 range of flammability that is 5.3%-14% in air.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
(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?
"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.
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
15.5 meters of line is supposed to be graded at 1:13, which of the answers below best satisfies this grade?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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?