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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?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, labels and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
In the WHMIS system, "Dangerously reactive material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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.
Calculate the relative density of a compound at 10456 kg/m³ with water at 1000 kg/m³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices 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 "A" in the picture provided?
(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?
An Instrument air piping system does not exceed 1673 psi @ 100 degrees F. What class of forged steel fitting in conjunction with Sch 80 piping should be used
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?
There are 4 principal parts to the head of a hammer. Of these 4 parts, there are only two that are opposite of each other, what are they called? Of the answers below, choose the one that best applies.
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 temperature of a metal, below which the substance is entirely solid." The best term to fit this description from the group below is?
If you have received 43 widgets out of an order of 378 widgets, what percentage of widgets have been accounted for? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"Heat number" is a designation that can be replaced by which term?
Type "M" copper tubing has what colour identification strip?
Which of the the materials below should never be used to repair an acetylene hose. Choose the best answer that applies.
(ofe)Regulators commonly have three working parts to them. Which of the parts does the the adjusting screw attach to? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"When two or more substances are combined and each retain their own chemical identity." Choose the term below that best reflects this statement.
"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.
Concrete anchors have two broad categories. Of the choices below, select the ones that apply.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Insulated service valve" variation?
(wf)The best term to describe the portion of the weld between the two black line would be which of the 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.
"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.
While setting up for a hydrostatic test, it is noted that the maximum output on the pump to be used is 1000 psia. The test hose that is to be used has a pressure rating of 6950 kPaa. From the answers below choose the best course of action.
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "B" in the picture provided.
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."
A forged fitting threaded type with a classification of 3000 would have which schedule number of the following?
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?
"When looking at this type of drawing, the views most commonly seen are right side, top and front." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded globe valve?
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for pressure?
There is a molecular attraction that causes like molecules to form a meniscus on the surface of a liquid. This property is best describes by which of the following terms?
What is the name of the ginder pictured below?
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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.
Typical hanger spacing for 50 mm cast iron pipe is 3.0 m. Using that information, how many hangers are needed on a 13 m horizontal run?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "A" in the picture provided?
Which of the piping systems below would Bell-end type joints primarily be used in?
The Variation in a gate valve's design is in the disc. How many types of disc variations are there for a gate valve?
When heated, metal forms a scale on it's surface. This scale is called what?
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 temperature at which a metal changes state from solid to liquid at atmospheric pressure." Is the best description for which of the terms below?
To avoid electrical shock there are several steps that can be taken. Of the answers below, choose the one that does not apply.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πdh"?
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.
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "C"?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(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?
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?
Commonly receding lines are drawn from the horizontal at 30°, 45° or 60°. If you were to draw a receding line at a 45°, it would be foreshortened by which of the amounts below. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "K" represent in this formula?
(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.
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for a large volume?
(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.
What is one of the three main differences between DWV and pressure application fittings?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to bend wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
"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?
Convert ¹¹⁄₁₆ to a percentage. select the best answer from the ones provided below.
The characteristic of fluidity is shared by two of the three states of matter. Of the answers below, choose the one state that this characteristic does not apply to.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be best used to eliminate a reversal of flow in a system?
Some wheels become loaded with debris, or glazing becomes an issue. Of the answers below, choose the best method to solve these problems.
There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "F".
There are several disadvantages with conventional dimensioning. In the grouping of answers below, one is not a disadvantage of this style of dimensioning. Choose the best answer that applies.
(ofc)"This type of oxy-fuel cutting torch has preheat gases supplied to the cutting tip." Which of the following torch types is best described by this statement?
What tool is pictured below?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view socket weld 90° elbow?
What tool is in the picture below?
These materials can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties. This allows them to be formed and re-formed into different shapes" This is the best description of which of the terms 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?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(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?
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.
"During the creation of this style of groove, the steel of the pipe is cold formed while it is displaced inward." Of the answers below, choose the one best described by this statement.
(wf)Welding has several broad classes of defects that can occur in any weld. Choose the best answer from the options provided below, to show how many classes there are.
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.
A boiler that creates superheated water at 175 psig and 275F is covered under which code(s)?
Two pieces of eye protection should be used together when grinding or chipping. Choose the best answer from the selection below.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
The markings required on a butt weld fitting does not include which of the following?
With the options below,complete the following sentence. "The rules of ASME _______ constitute construction requirements for pressure vessels."
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
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?
"These types of pumps come in a reciprocating and rotary style." This best describes which of the answers below?
(ofe)When using your oxyacetylene torch, if your gas speed is lower that the speed of flame propagation, what will the outcome be?
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
What is the name of the cutter pictured below?
"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.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld cap?
(ofe)The _________ has an excess of acetylene, the inner cone has a feathery edge, called the acetylene feather, extending beyond it. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
T=K x D x P, This formula is used to find the starting tightening torque target number. What does the "D" represent in this formula?
If you were to completely show a workpiece in an orthographic projection, how many views would be required as a minimum? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)"This electrical current has is not bi-directional and flows only from negative to positive." This statement best describes which of the following currents?
What type of punch is pictured below?
If you are bypassing or modifying a ground connection, you are creating what kind of hazard?
"This term is used for lines that intersect at a right angle." Of the terms provided choose the best one to fit this statement
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.