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A water holding tank has a base of 25.67 m² and a height of 10 m, what is the force acting on the base of the tank? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
The encircled letters along the west side of the drawing are best represented by which of the terms below?
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?
When one substance is dissolved in another homogeneously, this is called a solution. Which of the three states of matter can a solution exist? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
At the warehouse, they have received an exchanger. You look at the waybill, and see that it was discounted 3 separate times for 15%, 12% and 6% each. If the original price was $45,692, which of the answers below best represents the final purchase price?
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, with the loss of voluntary muscle control, as it travels through the body?
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.
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Lockable service valve" variation?
(ofe)"Fusion welding with an oxidizing flame on this type of material will cause welds that are porous, oxidized, and brittle." This statement best describes which of the metals below?
What type of punch is pictured below?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
(se)If you wanted a wider bead accompanied with less penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Main stop valve" variation?
(wf)Weld faults can happen even before the welding has occurred. Which of the answers below best describes the number of common types of pre-weld dimensional defects?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
What tool is pictured below?
(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
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"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.
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.
What type of wrench is pictured below?
"A measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
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.
"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?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view butt weld tee?
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?
"This type of cutting machine has a large flywheel driven by an electric motor that does the cutting." Of the answers below choose the one that is best described by this statement.
You are part of a crew that is hydrotesting a 40 m, 50 mm, Sch 60 alloy pipe. It is set up horizontally, north to south, on pipestands with a gauge at both ends. According to the principles of hydrostatics, what will the gauges read when the test is up and holding at 45 kPa? choose the best answer from the options below.
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.
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.
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?
(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?
"This style of check valves doesn't rely on flow reversal or gravity to close. Instead, the valve is closed by a spring." Of the valves below, this is the best description of which?
A lube oil piping header has a slope of ¹⁄₁₆ every 9 inches. In a 27' run, what is the total drop of the line? Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"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.
(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?
Files and hacksaws are similar in that they only__________. Use the answers below to complete the sentence.
Of the answers below, which best reflects the name of the drill pictured?
(mse)"This type of mechanical property also is known by the term "Elastic limit." This statement best describes which of the properties below?
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.
(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 both layers of skin and may also affect other tissue, such as sweat glands?
(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?
Complete this equation. 5⅘ x 2⅜ = X. Choose from the selection of answers below.
(bs)In oxy-fuel welding, the two terms "forehand" and "backhand" reference the ________ of the torch, or heat source, to the puddle of the weld. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
The recommended PVC grooved joint operating maximum temperature is which of the below?
(ofe)100°C is the approximate melting temperature of a fusible plug equipped on an acetylene bottle. Of the reasons below, choose the best reason explaining the purpose of these plugs.
All of the below are common disadvantages of using plastic pipe except one. Choose the answer that is not a disadvantage.
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a threaded ball valve?
Calculate the mass of 2.75 m³ of stainless steel that weighs 3790 kg/m³. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below.
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having sensation of a mild shock as it travels through the body?
What pressure would be exerted by a column of water 14 feet high? Choose the best answer from those provided below
All butt weld fittings must have _____ pieces of information stamped on them.
A dielectric union would be placed into lines to prevent which condition?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which answer below best represents the type of cutting machine in the picture provided?
(v) There are many variations of the basic types of valves. Which of the basic valve types below would have "Gas valve" variation?
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?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a ring joint flange?
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "D"?
(se)The connections used for welding cables must be tight. If an undersized lug is used, which of the following might occur with a high current load? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
(ofe)On every acetylene cylinder there is an overpressurization safety device. Of the answers below, choose the best name for this device.
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
Socket weld fittings are commonly used on joints that are what size?
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?
The isometric below has an abundance of information contained within it. The amount of 4 inch A106-B sch 40 piping that is required for this drawing is best represented by which of the answers below?
There are several steps to consider when soldering on a valve. Of the list choose the one that dose not apply
(bs)One of the four classifications of fusion welding low alloy steel oxy fuel gas welding rods is R60. What do the two numbers represent in this classification? Choose the best answer from the options below.
What type of iron from the selections below contains the highest carbon content?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a side view threaded tee elbow?
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?
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?
In a piping system fittings can be used in a variety of situations, one of those is:
At the end of the month you have received 4 cheques. $1056, $2907, $4567, and $2957 were the totals, how much did you earn this month? Choose the best answers from the ones provided below.
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.
"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?
Using the picture below, which of the letters best illustrates a male and female set flange?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
(se)Which device below uses one or more diodes to restrict current to flow to one direction, changing AC to DC in the process? From the answers below, choose the best one.
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.
Which of the following supports are used to support pipe lines with light loads that are subjected to up to 32mm vertical thermal movements?
(mse)The weld puddle does not use up the electrode in which of the following weld processes? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
Convert ⁷⁄₁₅ to a decimal. Choose the best answer from the ones below
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?
(ofe)The proper procedure for shutting down an oxyacetylene outfit takes an number of steps. Of the answers below, choose the one that represents these number of steps.
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.
(es) Amperage has an effect on the human body depending on the amount exposed to. Which of the mA answers below best corresponds to having pain, loss of voluntary muscle control and difficulty breathing, as it travels through the body?
A typical file generally has one of four basic cuts. Which of the below is not one of those cuts?
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
(wf)Structural discontinuities would include all of the following defects except one. Of the answers below choose the one that is not a structural discontinuity.
(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 range of flammability of 2.3%-9.5% in air.
Pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks. From the list below choose the correct testing procedure.
"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?
If you subtract the TE from the T when fitting a threaded joint, the remainder will represent which of these terms?