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Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
If you are asked to install PVC piping for a drainage system, what colour must the pipe and solvent be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
Blueprints are assebled into groups for ease of accessing the information quickly. In the commercial or industrial ares of work, there are commonly ________ divisions of these blueprints. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the explosive condition that occurs upstream the mixer and can include all of the components in the outfit including the regulator.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
(ofe)Of the flame types for the oxyacetylene torch, which of them burns the hottest at the tip of the cone? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
(ofc)A compound commonly used in oxy-fuel operations is derived from a combination of water and calcium carbide. Which of the chemical symbols below best represents this hydrocarbon gas?
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
There are some good trade practices when using a hammer. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
(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?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms 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 the epidermis resulting in blistering?
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 "I" in the picture provided?
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
"A deterioration of a metal by both mechanical means and chemical means over a period of time." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
(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.
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a tongue and groove flange?
Which of the following types of copper requires a bending device?
(bs)Which of the filler metals would be most commonly used when brazing copper or copper alloys? Choose the best answer from the following filler metals.
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?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, XXS piping has:
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
(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?
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
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?
(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?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
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.
"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 numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using a "Robertson" screwdriver, which of the screwdrivers below would you be using?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What tool is in the picture below?
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(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?
(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 elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
(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, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
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?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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.
"Are used with meters for the purpose of measuring the flow rate of either liquids or gases in the respective pipeline. Pairs of pressure "Tappings", mostly on 2 sides, directly opposite each other, are machined into the flange." This is the best description of which type of fitting?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
To cut a piece of thin wall tubing with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
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?
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Easy rotation of the piping to allow for even wearing of the pipe in an abrasive application." This is the best description of which of the plastic pipe joining types 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 small volume?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Most fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will not chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
In the drawing provided, there is a column at the northwest corner of the entrance. It's location is best represented by which of the following answers below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
What tool is in the picture below?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms 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.
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers 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?
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided 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?
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
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?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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?
Puller, Nut adjuster, Hydraulic load coil and Support bridge are all parts of which of the following tools?
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.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
What tool is in the picture below?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
"These drawing tools as commonly used with a T-square to produce vertical and angled lines." Of the tools below, which is best described by this statement?
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. From the information in the provided picture, select the best answer to describe the method of dimensioning.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below