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"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.
"A pressure regulator's primary function is to match the flow of gas through the regulator, while maintaining a consistent output pressure, to the demand for gas placed upon it." Why is this item required for most pneumatic tools?
(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.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the picture shown?
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?
Of the options below, what is the following sentence describing? "This is a mechanism that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together."
(ofe)The safe working pressure of acetylene is 15 psi. As the temperature of the gas increases, this pressure will change. Choose the best answer from the ones provided below to explain what this change will be.
(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.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Lift, swing, and non slam are all variations of which type of valve?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
What tool is pictured below?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
There are two accepted methods of protecting metal from electrolysis. Of the list below, choose the one that applies.
You are ordering stud bolts to fasten two flanges together. What thread classification would you order of the following classifications?
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.
Electrical shock accounts for a large number of workplace injuries. Which of the following would not increase the possibility of electrical shock? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(mse)"Loads that change in either size, position or direction, are considered to be________ loads." This statement best describes which of the terms provided?
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
(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?
In the picture below there are various dimensions noted. Choose the best answer from the ones provided to show the arc dimension.
(ofc)Which of the following gases has the hottest burning neutral flame? Choose the best answer from those below.
(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)Which of the basic types of electrode holders is pictured below? Choose from the answers provided.
"A process in which a liquid metal is somehow delivered into a mold." This statement is the best description of which term 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.
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(ws) Welding and Oxy-fuel cutting have some specialized safety equipment. Which of the answers below would be the minimum recommended filter plate for medium amperage SMAW welding?
(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?
Your journeyman has asked you to cut them 6 pieces of 4' Sch 80 pipe 3' 7". The only piece of pipe you can find is a 20 foot full length. How many pieces will you be able to cut out of this length? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
Loss of head for a valve or fitting has an equivalent in a length of the same size pipe. Which valve, a gate or an angle globe (both fully open), would have the highest losses?
Of the valves below, which has a non-directional flow pattern?
Of the answers provided, choose the thermoplastic that is used for laboratory DWV, and has similar characteristics to PP.
(ofc)Which oxy-fuel cutting tip is pictured below. Choose the best answer from those given below.
The inert purge gases for GMAW and GTAW welding processes are non-toxic, but are still dangerous. In what situation below would these gases be a danger?
In the groove and shoulder system, if you use a roll groove, what is the disadvantage of this type of groove? Choose the best answer of the options below.
(bs)"When joining most metals, silver filler metal can be used. There are only two metals that cannot be joined by this filler metal." This statement best describes which of the following answers
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(ofc)When inspecting your oxy-acetylene cut after cutting a piece of 50 mm plate, you notice that the bottom of the kerf line is slightly behind the top of the same line. Which of the terms below best expresses this condition?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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 common elements that all fluxes have are listed except for one. Select the one that does not apply.
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #1 is best represented by which answer below?
(ofe)The ________ is produced when slightly greater volume of oxygen is mixed with a smaller volume of acetylene. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
To properly prepare a joint to be welded, how many steps should be used to get the joint tacked?
If you needed to place new threads on the inside of a fitting, which of these tools would be best?
"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?
Type "L" copper tube has which colour identification strip?
(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 number of hydrostatic principles, which of the answers below best encompasses them all?
(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 best be described as one that would cause skin to burn due to an elevated temperature of the exposed area?
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?
(ofc)"The angle of the oxy-fuel torch relative to the direction of travel that which the tip is pointed dictates the directions in which the heat is going and the slag will be blown." Which of the terms below is best described by this statement?
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.
(se)What is the name of the welding accessory pictured below? Use the answers provided to choose the best one.
After initial tensioning, a set of studbolts may have to be re-tensioned after start up. Which of the following terms would best explain the cause of this situation?
The air has a density of _________ at STP, based on 101 kPa and 0°C. Use the best answer below to fill in the blank.
(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?
The lowest temperature a metal is completely molten is called which of the soldering terms 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?
When suspending stationary non-insulated pipe line, it is recommended to use which of the supports below?
Of the options below, which one requires both ends of the plastic pipe to be perfectly square?
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?
(se)Which answer best describes the device that can increase the frequency of an AC current, or change DC to AC? Choose your answer from the ones provided below
(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?
When using a portable fire extinguisher to fight a fire, why is it important to aim at the base of the fire?
From the following answers, choose the one that answers the following statement. "The operating position of a gate valve commonly are ________ and ________."
(wf)"This is the term used for the point where the material begins to have permanent deformation." This statement best describes which of the terms below?
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
To cut a piece of structural steel with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
(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.
Using the picture below, choose the best answer that relates to the item indicated by the "A".
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?
(se)If you wanted a narrower bead, that has deeper penetration, which of the following techniques would be best suited for the task? Choose the best answer from the options below.
(papg) Assessing the surface area of any cylinder involves several calculations. Which of the answers below is determined by the formula "πr²"?
Which type of fastener below requires a layout of the holes before fastener is installed?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured 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?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
"Has a gasket surface in the same plane as the bolting circle face." Is the best description of which fitting?
"This tooth count hacksaw blade is generally recommended for most uses". Which of the following blades fit that description?
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.
The code that covers external piping for boilers that create steam or vapour at 15 psig or more, and water at a pressures in excess of 160 psig and/or a temperature in excess of 250F is which of the following?
What type of copper tube is most commonly used in fabricating a hydronic systems?
You are asked to install 753 meters of 50mm, Sch 40 pipe. At the end of the day, you have 157 meters installed, how many meters do you have left until the job is complete? Choose the best anser from the ones provided below.
(ws) There are several different types of energy that are released when you are welding or oxy-fuel cutting. ""Ultraviolet rays" Would best be defined by which type of energy below?
(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.
(wf)After the fillet weld is complete, the inspector says that the weld profile has a bulge to it. Which of the terms below best describes this situation?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
Copper tube pressure fittings can be used on copper tube DWV piping systems.
(v) There is a wide variety of valve styles used in industry today. Which of the valves below would be manufactured without a stuffing box?
To keep your back healthy, there are several steps in lifting objects. Of the following, choose the one that would not apply.
Globe valves have a distinct disadvantage when compared to a gate valve. From the answers below select the best one.