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Class 3000, is a fitting classification for which type of material?
RTJ gaskets come in two styles. These are 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.
(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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
"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.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "2πr²"?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
(ofe)Acetylene gas reacts explosively with some metals, so only certain metals may be used in piping the gas or repairing hose. Of the answers below, one is not an approved metal to be used in transporting acetylene gas. Choose the one that best applies.
These types of portable fire extinguishers are very heavy, have a conical nozzle, and are commonly bright red. Choose the best answer from the selection 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?
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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld gate valve?
Socket weld fittings most commonly come in sizes ranging from _____ to _____.
What tool is in the picture 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?
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
A fuel gas piping system does not exceed 2795 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XS piping should be used
(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?
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?
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.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(ofc)There are three commonly used basic systems of controlling the operation of a mechanized oxy-fuel cutter. Which of the answers below is not one of them? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(wf)"This type of defect is defined as an interruption of the typical structure of a material typically during the welding process." This statement best defines which of the answers below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(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?
(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?
What type of punch is pictured 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?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
Of the options below, which measuring tool would be best suited to getting exact measurements?
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a containers shape that is holding a fluid will ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
When installing a new valve into an existing piping system you find that the flange bolt holes are threaded UNC. The original line also has tapped bolt holes, but are UNF. The valve installation details requires a nut on the valve flange, the line specification requires a fastener with a nut on both ends. Which of the solutions below would satisfy all of the specifications?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded gate valve?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, material safety data sheets, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
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.
(bs)"The act or procedure of liquefying or melting by the application of heat, any two materials to combine them." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
(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?
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is which of the below?
(ws) While welding, there may be contact with extremely hot metals, slag and sparks. Which of the answers below best relates to damage being done to the outer layer of skin and the next layer, the dermis?
You have to hire employees to work 40 hours a week to finish the job. If the job is projected for 3178 hours, how many employees will have to be hired? Choose the best answer from those provided 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.
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has every tooth bent slightly to the side and in the opposite direction of the one in front of it. Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
Calculate the volume of 2.3 lb/ft³ of aluminium that weighs 1479 lbs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
You are working with an isometric drawing that has dimensions in imperial measurements. Your journeyman has asked you to convert several measurements to inches. These measurements include 6', 4.5', 3'7" and 2'4". Choose the best answer below to reflect the total number of inches.
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
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.
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of the three common forged steel fitting classifications, class 4500 is considered:
Class 6050 is a classification of which fitting type?
(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?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
A fitting that has a classification of 2000 would be what kind of fitting?
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Which type of pipe fitting., of the list below, is not permitted on natural gas piping systems?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
Of the options below, choose the one that best states the primary function of plate rolls.
There a specific vocabulary when describing the areas of a fillet weld. Which of these terms is represented by "J" in the picture below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
The number of turns by _______ should be _______ than the number of turns by _____ when tightening a threaded joint. Choose the words in order to fill the blanks from the options below.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "C" in the picture provided?
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.
"It is a method of drawing which you can represent your shapes into three- dimensional view. An angle of 30 degree is taken in all its sides in order to give a 3d look." This statement best describes which of the following drawing methods?
Material safety data sheets are required to be accompany all controlled substances from the supplier. There are _______ that make up these sheets, providing more detail than the label. Use the answers below to fill in the blank
(wf)A weld defect called "precipitate hardening" is a situation that can lead to which of the below problems? Choose the best answer from those provided
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a flat faced flange?
"Grinding on the workpiece resting on this attachment prevents sudden slips in which the wheel grabs the work momentarily and yanks it out of the operator's hand, or pulls the hand toward the wheel." This is the best description of which attachment to a bench grinder? Choose from the answers below.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
(ofc)The type of oxy-fuel cutting torch that has a cutting tip which is supplied with mixed pre-heat gases are typically called which of the names below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
A support that is floor mounted by welding or by anchors, is commonly called which of the following?
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.
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?
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.
Calculate the volume of 5 kg/m³ of nitrogen that weighs 2694 kgs. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
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.
CSA approved head, eye, and foot protection is required for all workers. This is best legislated by which of the following acts?
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
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 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?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
After the second tack is in place, what is the tool most commonly used to maintain the gap?
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "D".
Of the list below, the two most commonly used pressure ratings on fittings are Class 125 and 250.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in metric. Which of the answers below would represent the proper time to convert mm into m in a calculation?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Cock stop valve" variation?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
"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 valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?