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(se)"An type of material that allows the flow of an electrical current in one or more directions." The best answer that this statement describes is which of the following?
What tool is in the picture below?
Orthographic and isometric directional arrows have few similarities. From the options provided below, choose the best answer that represents one of those similarities.
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
In the WHMIS system, the two types of labels that are the most commonly used are? Use the answers provided.
"In the center of a flange there is a tall hub with a bevelled end suitable for welding." This is a description of which type of flange?
(ofe)On every oxygen cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
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?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
(se)All electrical conductors resist the flow of current to some degree. Which of the terms below is used to measure this resistance? From the answers below select the one best applies.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
A common 30/70 soft solder contains what percentage of which elements in it's alloy?
(mse)The slag from the welding process has several important functions. Of the answers below choose the best one that does not apply.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
(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.
(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 be created during non-destructive testing of welds?
(wf)Lack of fusion, oxidation and lack of penetration are all included in which of the following terms? Choose the best answer from those provided below
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."
(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?
What temperature separates soft soldering and brazing?
(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?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "C".
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance being chemically joined in fixed proportions of two or more different types of atoms.
(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?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "C"?
What is the name of the reamer pictured below?
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(ofe)One of the components in a oxyacetylene outfit is required to deliver a pressure that is consistent despite source pressure fluctuations. Which of the following components best fits this function?
"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?
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 "B" in the picture provided?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
The purpose of this step is to provide a prepped surface for the solvent cement by beginning the chemical reaction that softens PVC. Of the options below, choose the best answer.
(wf)Of the answers below, which type of defect occurs when the electrode is not drawn away from the puddle slowly enough?
(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.
Upstream of the aftercooler and downstream of the air intake should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
For horizontal soldered joints, it is a good practice to apply the solder at which location?
Using the terms provided, choose the best one that would be described as a substance that cannot be be chemically reduced into simpler components.
Of the material types below, which one only is available in class 150 and 300 fittings?
"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?
Non ferrous piping has three distinguishing characteristics. Contains no iron, and not susceptible to oxidization are two. Of the following list , pick the third.
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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
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 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.
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
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.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the roof of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
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.
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?
Use the answers below to answer the following question. "To aid in the removal of trapped sediment and small debris, a valve should be closed in which manner?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the answer from the ones provided that best describes the orientation of the numerical dimensions.
A square groove double weld commonly has a maximum material thickness of ________. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(se)The melting of the electrode and/or the base metal comes from the strength of the electrical current passing through them. Of the answers below, which term best describes the strength of the current?
(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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Ambient conditions and temperature of the contents of thermoplastic pipe are directly related to which of the answers below?
(se)Which of the terms below is used when a sine wave completes a 360° rotation?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
When breaking down an element, smallest unit into which it can be divided and still retain its characteristic properties is best describes by which of the terms 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.
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to hold a tube to prevent it from spinning, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
"A metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
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.
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?
(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 box open to atmosphere?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
When selecting a flux, what is the most important consideration to be made?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
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.
(se)Welding power sources that are AC-DC rectifier type have several advantages to them, which of the answers below is not one of them? Select the best answer from the options provided.
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?
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 codes applies to high temperature water is generated at pressures exceeding 160 psig and/or temperatures exceeding 250 degrees F?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(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)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is higher that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(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?
"This cutting machine cuts metal with a scissor-like action." Which of the machines below best fits this description?
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?
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.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "A" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
"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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
This chisel has a cutting edge that is typically 60°,but can be reduced to 40° or increased to 90°. The chisel that best suits this description is which of the below?
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(ofe)When dealing with acetylene cylinders, generally you will encounter two types of valves. Which of the sets of valves below would you see?
Of the benders below, which will allow kinking in soft tubing?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the black portion that the arrow is pointing at in picture provided?
The type of gauge that is most commonly used in pressure testing would be one that has a ________ date stamped or labeled on it for easy recorded by QA/QC.