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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
(se)On a brand new joint, when welding one of the first two passes, what arc length should be used? Choose the best answer from the options given below.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
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
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
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?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
What tool is in the picture below?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
The orientation of a horizontal line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Which of the welding processes below would welding goggles be worn?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
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.
(papg) When calculating the area of a shape, you would use the terms "length" and "width". Which of the terms below represents the "width" of a 90° triangle?
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?
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
What tool is pictured below?
(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.
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 best be described as one that would cause exposed skin to burn?
What tool is pictured below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
(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?
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(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?
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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.
"Used to keep a piping line level, or to assure that the proper amount of grade is uniform where needed." This is the best description of which of the following items.
(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 severe muscle contractions and burns as it travels through the body?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is pictured 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?
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?
"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?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
The plug disc valve is a variation of which main category of valve?
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
A pressure of 379 kPa is showing on your absolute pressure gauge. Your journeyman needs that in converted to psig. Which of the answers below best reflects the number that you will give them?
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Self-Drilling anchors are considered to be this type of anchor. Choose from the following answers.
"Two heating irons are used in this particular type of fusion welding." This best describes which of the following answers?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
"The temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
At the bottom of a column of Hg, the pressure is 5.82 psi, how many inches of water column is required to exert this same pressure? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Complete the following sentence with the options below. "This Section covers general descriptions, terminology and operation guidelines applicable to steel and cast iron boilers limited to the operating ranges of ASME _______."
(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?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
There are a certain number of steps to installing soldered tube/pipe. How many steps are required?
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the flame burns back into the tip, followed by a "pop" noise?
Wood screws have an unthreaded portion just under the screw head on the shank. Using the options below, what is this portion called?
What tool is pictured below?
(ofe)The most common colour for a oxygen gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
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?
There are generally considered to be four types of welds. Which of those weld types is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
What is the name of the reamer pictured 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?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
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.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
Which of the valves below best fits the description of this statement? "This type of valve has two ports to it. One inlet and one outlet, and relies on pressure on the inlet side to work properly."
(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.
The barometer in the shop is reading 853 mm Hg, which of the answers below best reflects this reading in psig?
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
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?
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Of the list below, before adding the flux to a capillary soldered joint, what must be done?
"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.
After installing an instrument air piping system, you are asked to prove to the client there are no leaks. The piping specs require that no moisture be left in the system after testing. Which of the following options would be the best for this request?
(ofe)Of the gases below, choose the one that has the highest flame temperature in its neutral state.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Appliance valve" variation?