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Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe force?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
In every piping system, a specific fitting should be installed for control of flow and pressure. Of the choices below, which fitting(s) would best apply?
Type "K" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
Every hacksaw blade has a "set". This particular "set" has the teeth in a wavy design running from left to right. . Of the answers below, choose the best "set" to match this description.
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.
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Spiral wound gaskets have 6 identifiers on them, which of the below is not one?
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
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?
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 floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
(ofc)At what point, when cutting with oxy-fuel, should the cutting oxygen slowly be introduced?
Complete this equation. 15⁷⁄₈ - 4 ⅙ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the below?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "E"?
(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.
Which of the answers below best represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1' in height and a base of 1 in²?
Generally, plastic compression fittings come in how many types? Choose from the answers below.
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "G" in the picture provided?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(mse)"A load that is relatively constant for an extended time, is considered to be a ________ load." This statement best describes which of the answers below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In vertical runs of piping (risers) at each floor level there should be a support. The type of hardware used by mechanical building trades for supporting pipe would be which of the following?
If you allow swarf to accumulate on the tool you are using, what are the problems that can arise?
(ofe)The most common colour for a fuel gas hose in an oxyacetylene set up is 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.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
At the bottom of a column of water, the pressure is 459 psi, how high is this column? Choose the best answer from those provided 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 "E" in the picture provided?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
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."
Which of the valve styles below best fits the following statement "This variation of globe valve can be used where minimum pressure loss is required. They can also be rod through to remove debris upstream of the valve. "
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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?
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.
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that a fluid will exert pressure in ________." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
"The term for the dimensioning instrument that is used for notation and commonly at a 45° angled straight line." Which of the terms below best represents this statement?
Of the valves below, which has a flow pattern that is non-directional?
(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.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
Which of the layout tools below would be the most accurate in transferring measurements? Choose from the following tools.
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, doesn't chemically alter what the substance is." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in 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 2%?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
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?
Calculate the density of 4 ft³ of copper that weighs 367 lbs. 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.
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "C".
After cutting a pipe to length with a torch beveller, what is the next step in the weld preparation process?
A cold water piping system does not exceed 4689 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with XXS piping should be used
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?
A piping system that is being designed to carry a petroleum product at 16 psig and 350F would be covered under which code(s)?
(wf)"This term refers to a physical property of a material which describes the ability of a material containing a crack to resist further cracking."
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
Composition disc type valves are part of which of the following categories?
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?
(ofc)/m³ and Btu/ft³ are two was of expressing ________energy. Use the terms below to select the one that best fills in the blank.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
(se)What type of welding circuit is pictured below? Choose the best answer from those provided.
(papg) Areas and surface areas can be measured in both square inches and square feet. Which of the answers below would allow you to convert ft² from in²?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(ofe)A neutral flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
"A substance that undergoes a ___________, there is a release or absorption of energy as a new substance is formed." Choose from the options below to best fill in the blank in this statement.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
(bs)In accordance to the specifications set out by AWS, which of the following symbols would be placed on a package of silver filler metals? 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?
A small percentage of fuels, when exposed to air, water, or heat under normal condition will chemically react. These fuels are classed as which of the below?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for force?
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?
(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?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
(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?
"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?
When "WPB" is stamped on a butt weld fitting, that designates which of the below?
What are the two common wall thicknesses for copper tubing?
(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?
There are several sizes of portable hand drills. How are they rated? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(se)When sizing welding cables, which of the cables below would be the smallest?
(ofe)A carbonizing flame would be best suited to which of the following applications?
(bs)Of the alloys below, which is the alloy of copper and zinc?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
A 35 meter piece of copper pipe that the first 10 m section has an operating temperature of 105°C and pressure of 34 kPa/m² until a restriction, then the temperature and pressure both drop by 15 for the remainder of the line. The entire line was originally installed at -25°C, what is the total linear expansion in meters for this line? Choose the best answer from the ones supplied below.
(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 elevation between two ends of a sloped pipe?
There are a number of lines on the edge of any rule. Which of the terms below best corresponds to these lines?
"One of the principles of hydrostatics is that the ________ of a fluid has no effect on pressure." Choose the best answer below to complete the sentence.
Fillet welds have fundamentally ________ different types of welds. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Of the selection below choose which measurement this sentence best describes. "Not widely used for gas pressures, This measurement is mostly used in materials science, where the tensile strength of a material is measured as a large number of psi."
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "H" in the picture provided?
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.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "A".
(ofe)All of the following statements regarding an oxygen cylinders are true, except one. Choose the answer that does not belong.
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."
Which of the following situations would a scribe be the best layout tool of choice? Use the following situations for your answer.
There are a great many ways to give information about the shape of an object. Certain ways of drawing or views will give some information clearer than others. Of the answers below, choose the best term that describes the following picture.