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"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
Of the answers below, which is the best example of the difference between a sensitive drill press and an upright drill press?
Choose the best answer below that is the density of water in metric measurement.
"The process of shaping metal and increasing its strength by hammering or pressing." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
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?
(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.
Convert 45 Dekameters to Decimeters. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
(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.
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?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"The temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum safety eye-ware required for Oxy-fuel cutting or welding?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
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.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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?
This type of soldering uses temperatures below 450C or 840F:
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
There is a mutual attraction that causes unlike molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(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?
(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?
"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?
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
(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.
If the piping isometric that you are working off of has a 1:20 metric reduced scale to it, what is the actual length of the workpiece of you measure 45mm on the print? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
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."
When storing plastic pipe, the pipe should be supported adequate support at all times. For long term storage, what additional step should be taken?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
(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.
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
(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 relationship between the distance around and the full distance across a circle?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
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?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "P" represent in this formula?
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)There are two basic techniques to pierce a hole in plate steel. Choose the one that best applies from the answers below.
Your journeyman has asked you to torque a 4" #150 flange to 50 ft/lbs. This represents 30% of the total torque, which of the answers below best represents the full torque value?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
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?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
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.
(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?
What tool is in the picture 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?
(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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluids pressure is proportional to ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #2 is best represented by which answer 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?
Calculate the mass of 6.25 ft³ of gold that weighs 3579 lb/ft³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
"A process in which two or more items (usually metal) are joined together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint, the filler metal having a lower melting point than the adjoining metal. " This is the best description for which of the following?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
Fire suppression applications use CPVC piping. For this application what colour must this piping be? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Of the options below, choose the one that best represents a manual actuator for a gate valve in an inaccessible area.
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
"This layout tool consists of a calibrated protractor, X-shaped frame, and a triple jointed marking arm and holder. This allows for marking of steel or pipe." Of the answers below, choose the one is best defined by this statement.
What tool is in the picture below?
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(bs)"This is the term used for the metal or steel that you are actually welding on." The term best described by this statement is which of the following?
There is a set number of steps in the procedure for creating proper joints with thermoplastic piping. Of the answers below, select the one that is closest to that number.
(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
A 10 meter piece of brass pipe that has an operating temperature of 85°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m². This line was originally installed At -15°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
The orientation of a vertical line is commonly referred to as _______ to the horizon. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to fill in the blank.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
(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 skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
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?
"Machined from a single piece of metal that is cut to match the pipe size, fit between two pipe flanges and requires an additional gasket when it is installed. Also, the bolts will need to be lengthened depending on what piping class and size of the fitting is used." This is the best description of which fitting?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
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.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
(ofe)Welding torches and cutting torches are similar in most respects. Of the options below, choose the best answer that represents a similarity.