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(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
(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?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #6 is best represented by which answer below?
There are several different types of labeling or lettering on a drawing. In the picture below how many different types of labeling and/or lettering is there. Choose the best answer from those provided below.
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
To supply a gas test with high pressure, dry gas, which of the following would be best to use?
Weld fittings are available in two configurations, one of these is:
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
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.
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to tighten a lock nut, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
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.
The design of a ball valve is similar to which of the listed valves?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC transformer type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
What application is better suited for a double flared fitting?
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
On the QC paperwork for the hydrotest that you have up and holding requires absolute pressures. The gauges are holding steady at 35 psi. Which of the answers below best represents the pressure that the QC requires?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
From this description, choose the correct pipe support. "A piece of pipe, to support a line, that is mitered and welded to the back of an elbow."
"Before heating, the plastic pipe and fittings can be assembled." This statement best describes which of the following?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
"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
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?
Copper tube DWV fittings can be used on copper pressure piping systems
What is the SI measurement for air pressure? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 90° elbow?
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the one that the black arrow is pointing to in the picture shown?
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?
When you are going to lubricate an air motor, which of the following would be the best time to do it?
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
(ofc)Generally in oxy-fuel cutting, when heat is applied to steel ranging from 760°C to 870°C, this is commonly referred to as which of the terms below? Choose the best answer from the options provided.
The numbers encircled on the north side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Compression type fittings for copper tube are generally made from which of the following materials?
The references in red along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
With regard to fitting a threaded joint, the length of the threads that is engaged inside the fitting is called by which of these terms?
The plug on the end of a 150 mm pipe has a force restriction of 250,000 N. What is the maximum operating pressure that this fitting can handle? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "B"?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Which of the following answers best describes the advantage of preparing a joint with a U groove over the Vee groove style?
Which of the following codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a raised face flange?
(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.
(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?
(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?
"Smaller tubing sizes and the strength of the operator are both characteristics that this type of bender has." Of the options below, choose the bender that best fits this description.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "G" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
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.
(wf)There is a great variety of ______ . This encompasses any flaw that compromises the acceptable standard for a weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks from the ones provided below.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
What type of bar is pictured below?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Calculate the perimeter of a building that has a wall measurement of 12' 6⅜". Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which of the below would be the best fitting to prevent damage from a pressure surge to a gauge on a hydrostatic test?
When selecting a fastener, there are many criteria that are needed to be taken into consideration. What specification of the list below is needed to be known to allow proper movement or anchorage in the fastener?
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 "C" in the picture provided?
"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?
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the weld profile looks like the green section of the picture below. Which of the terms below best describes this profile?
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.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
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 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.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
(bs)"This term denotes a type of steel that, to enhance mechanical properties has undergone alloying using different elements." which of the following terms is best described by this statement?
You are asked to cut a mark on a 50mm piece of pipe with a 5" grinder. Which of the tools below would be the best to secure the pipe for cutting?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When using an Allen head wrench, which type of wrench, from the answers below, are you using?
The classification of fire extinguishers depends on the type of fire they can fight effectively. Which fire extinguisher type is denoted by the picture 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 heart fibrillation after 3 seconds, as it travels through the body?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
For material that is ⅜" to 1" thick, the most common type of joint preparation would be which of the following. Choose the best answer that applies
Socket weld fittings are generally used to join piping that is 50mm(2") or less?
Your journeyman asks you to fill out the following print with measurements. What method of dimensioning are they having you do? Choose from the best answer from the ones provided below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
This design of this fastener allows you to secure the object though holes that are drilled in the piece beforehand. Which of the following fasteners is designed in the same manner?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #4 is best represented by which answer below?
Which of the following torque procedures is the least accurate in regards to getting to proper tension on a studbolt?
STD or Sch40 piping is measured by the nominal ______ up to ______ diameter, and by the exact ______ up to ________diameter. Use the choices below to fill in the blanks in order.
(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?
Type "DWV" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
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.
If you had to walk around a house and it took you 4 minutes to walk one side and 6 minutes to walk the adjacent side, how long would it take to finish the entire walk? Choose the best answers from those 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?
Of all the valves below, which would have close to the same flow characteristics as a globe pattern straight valve?
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.