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Calculate the density of 5 m³ of copper that weighs 3879 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided 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 no sensation as it travels through the body?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
What tool is pictured below?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Curb stop valve" variation?
(ofe)When used in conjunction with a reverse flow check valve , a flashback arrestor is best to be place where on an oxyacetylene setup?
(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.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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?
(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 SMAW welding?
There are some specific weld faults that can occur with a fillet weld. Which of these faults is represented by the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
What tool is in the picture below?
(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 SMAW welding?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
There are three parts to a common twist drill. Which of the below is not one of those parts?
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
(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.
"A mixture of substances (in fixed proportions) that melts and solidifies at a single temperature that is lower than the melting points of the separate constituents or of any other mixture of them." Is the best description of which of the soldering terms below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The volume of all solids and liquids changes as the temperature of the substance rises and falls. Choose the best answer that represents the change in volume when water transforms to ice.
The common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
When comparing STD, XS and XXS wall thicknesses on typical piping, STD piping has:
Contamination of welds is a very serious issue especially where alloys are involved. To avoid contamination from brushing out material from portions of a weld, what precaution should be taken? Choose the best answer from the choices below.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
"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?
(bs)This filler metal is most commonly used with cobalt alloys, and applications that have an extremely high service temperature." This statement describes which of the filler metals below best?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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.
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Piping that you have to be order for a job needs to be absolutely devoid of any surface contamination. Which of the following finishes will you ask to have put on your piping?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
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?
(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?
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 "G" in the picture provided?
(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.
"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?
(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?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "I" in the picture provided?
What tool is in the picture below?
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
"An extra piece of equipment is required when testing with an air compressor." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
What type of punch is pictured below?
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?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
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?
With ______ piping, fusion welding, and acid resistant clamps are the the most basic types of joining. Choose from the following to fill in the blank.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
Upstream of the low pressure stage and downstream of the high pressure stage of the two stage compressor, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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 three elements that are required to start a fire, this is called the "Fire triangle". Fuel and heat of ignition form two sides of this triangle. Of the answers below, choose the one that best fits on the third side.
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the 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.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
What tool is in the picture below?
"This two-part anchoring system consists of resin and hardener which are combined through a mixing nozzle, and an anchor rod." This is the best description of which of the following anchors?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "T" represent in this formula?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
The first step in starting a task involving plastic pipe should be? Choose the best answer from the following.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
Plastic pipe can move slowly in hangers. This is due to temperature changes that have an effect on the expansion and contraction of the pipe. This mechanism is commonly called which of the below?
What formula would be correct when attempting to calculate the fitting allowance of a threaded 90 degree elbow?
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
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.
Typical hanger spacing for 150 mm stainless steel pipe is 5.5 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 46 m horizontal run?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Around most construction tasks, eye protection is important. The selection of eye protection will rest mainly with which of the following answers? Choose the best one that applies.
Youare going to dig a well on your land to get water, you have bought a small suction pump that will create a vacuum equal to a column 984 mm Hg. Which answer below best represents the maximum depth that the well can be while using this pump?
The categories of workplace hazards have been broken down to _____ main areas. Using the answers below fill in the blank.
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would be restricted in a throttling service to a minimum of 30° and a maximum of 80° of the disc opening?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
There is a mutual attraction that causes like molecules them to cling to each another. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
What is the name of the grinder pictured below?
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
(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.