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Fill the blanks with the answers provided. "These two valves, _______ and ________ are usually used together in a line. The flow of fluid through the line finds little friction from either one."
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
(ofe)On the jobsite you have to cut 200 mm plate, and have to heat a large hoarding from the same supply. Of the gases below, choose the gas that would best fill both of these requirements.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
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.
(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 required difference in elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe over a set distance?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
(wf)Which answer below best describes the undesireable situation shown by the three black arrows?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the best one that supports combustion, but is non-flammable on it own.
(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?
Before working on a task, you notice that a trench with vertical rebar ends is directly under the work location. Harnesses and anchor points are provided at the task location by the employer, which you are instructed to use. The piece of legislation that best covers the action of the employer is which of the below?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(ofe)In a carbonizing oxyacetylene flame, the length of the feather indicates which of the conditions below? Choose the best answer from the following.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
Before entering a confined space for the first time or re-entering after a break, it is a good practice to do which of the following?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(ofc)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.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
(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 pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
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?
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.
What type of bar is pictured below?
"There are many advantages to a vertical band saw. Of the advantages, one stands out as the greatest." Of the answers below, which one best fits that description.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
What tool is in the picture below?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every third tooth straight, while the two before it are bent slightly to the side opposite of each other. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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.
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GTAW process?
(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?
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the method of dimensioning.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
In the WHMIS system, "Infectious materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
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?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
Which of the answers below best describes the units for relative density?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
What tool is in the picture below?
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
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."
(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?
(mse)"Operational characteristics of an electrode can be controlled in several ways. One of those ways is by the different composition of the flux coating." Choose from the answers below the coating that does not apply to this statement.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
"While dimensioning drawings, there is one of the following activities that you must avoid doing." Which of the following actions when dimensioning a drawing must be avoided? 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 considered a quarter-turn valve?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Which of the states of matter can be defined as having defined mass, volume and shape? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofe)The proper procedure for setting up an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
"Generally concrete screws are fasteners considered _________ and have applications with _______ loads." Choose from the answers below to fill in the blanks.
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
The wall thickness of the two most commonly available fittings for 27.5mm (1/2") pipe are:
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
(se)When the current flow meets resistance in a conductor, that energy is turned into what form? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
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.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references 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.
(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.
(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?
(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 2.5%-80% in air.
(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 PAC welding?
Convert 0.41278 to a fraction. Choose the best answer from below.