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(mse)"This type of material property is measured using a Brinell, or a Rockwell test." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(wf)Almost all electrode rods are kept in a container to protect them from the elements. Which of the following weld defects would this be the best form of protection from?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "D" in the picture provided.
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the tolerance dimension.
"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.
(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 sever eye strain, and possible blindness?
(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 sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
What tool is in the picture below?
Of the list below, choose the answer that has one advantage (first) and one disadvantage (second) of copper tubing over steel or iron pipe.
What tool is in the picture below?
What tool is pictured below?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas cock" variation?
These multi-purpose portable fire extinguishers are light, commonly red, and have a short nozzle or a narrow length of hose. Choose from the answers below the one that best applies.
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"The ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed." This is the best definition of which of the terms below?
Of the following supports, choose the one that is an example of a constant support hanger.
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.
"This operation of this type of chuck is with an external collar that you hand turn." This statement best describes which of the chucks below?
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
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?
(se)"This term is describing a welding machine that has a steep volt-amp curve. It is well suited for SMAW and GTAW welding." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Downstream of the second stage of the compressor, but upstream of the moisture separator, should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded 45° elbow?
(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 thermal cutting blades.
(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 parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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?
(ofe)"These regulators allow a consistent pressure to be fed to the tool being used. This is true despite the change in inlet pressures." Which of the regulators below is best described by this statement?
(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.
(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?
You are asked to draw an unbroken horizontal line. Which of the drawing tools below would be the best choice for this task?
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
(wf)Dimensional defects would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a dimensional defect.
"In drill presses and drills, to hold the drill bits and accessories, there are several tooling devices that can be used." These are commonly called which of the below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld tee?
(ofc)Looking at the answers below, which one is not a cause of flashback while using an oxyacetelyne cutting torch? Choose the best answer that applies.
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
"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?
(wf)Of the types of inclusions below, which would be characteristic of a GMAW process?
If you were trying to depict the inside workings of an item, you which of the following orthographic views would be best for the task?
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.
Use the following answers to fill in the blank. "The _________ should be reviewed to be assured that the proper studbolts and nuts are being used."
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
(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 PAC welding?
With the options below complete the following sentence. "Rules governing the fabrication of power boilers is found in ASME ________"
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(se)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld ball valve?
(v) Individual types of valve have certain characteristics. Which of the valves below, when partially opened, would suffer from wire-drawing of the disc and seat?
"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?
0.578 oz/in² is equal to which of the answers below? Choose the best answer that applies
"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?
(papg) There are several different methods to calculate the grade of a slope. Which of the methods below would best represent a line to be graded up at 1:46 mm?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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.
(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?
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?
What tool is pictured below?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate backflow in a system?
Of all the materials that make clothes, there is one type that should never be worn in a industrial workplace. Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
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.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
(wf)"The maximum load that a material can support without fracture when being stretched." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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?
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
(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?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of 2.5% for a 13500 mm run. What is the total drop of the line in meters? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
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.
Masonry anchors come in _______ basic types. Choose from the following answers to fill in the blank.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
(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 largest range of flammability.
"Has a female socket in which pipe is fitted. Fillet welding is done from outside on the pipe." This is the best description of which fitting?
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.
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
(ofe)The chemical symbol C₂H₂ best represents which of the following compounds?
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.
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
Your crew has just finished setting an enclosed vessel that had a 15 m diameter, a height of 23 m. The insulator foreman has asked you to verify his requirements of insulating the shell of the vessel. Choose the best answer from the ones below that represents the amount of insulation required.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.