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To cut a piece of copper tube with a hacksaw, which of the following blades would be best?
In relation to soldering, what does the term "Capillary action" signify?
(mse)"This mechanical property is expressed in an elongation percentage. A bend test is used to achieve this percentage." Which of the properties is best described by this statement?
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 "F" in the picture provided?
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(se)While welding, what is the result of lengthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
There are some good trade practices when using a hand wrench. Of the practices below, which is not one of them?
The coolest place possible should be the location for which of the following components of a basic pneumatic system?
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.
In the picture below, what type of joining system is being used? Use the best answer from the ones provided below.
(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 the eyeball to blister?
(se)"This device limits electrical flow to one direction." This statement best describes which of the devices below?
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
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.
Of the options listed below, one is not an advantage of ERS over conventional soldering. Choose which one.
There are three types of radiant energy that is given off by a typical welding arc. Choose the one that does not apply from the answers below.
(wf)Of the defects listed below, which one best describes the black lines outside of the weld in the picture shown?
As it relates to calculating grade, which of the terms below best describes the letter "B"?
(se)While welding, what is the result of leangthening of the welding arc? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(se)"Metal deposition rate is the weight of material deposited by arc welding in a unit of time. For this rate to increase, which of the options below would be best suited?
Straight pattern, Y pattern and angle pattern are all design variations of which style of valve?
(mse)There are a number of components to a simple SMAW weld. In the picture below, #3 is best represented by which answer below?
(wf)In during a welded joint, the input of heat must be controlled. Which of the issues could result in a weld where the heat input was not controlled well? Choose the best answer from those provided below.
(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.
Which answer below best describes the following picture of a bender?
There are many parts to a circle. Which of the answers below best relates to "D" in the picture provided?
There are several different three sided geometric shapes. Choose the best answer below as it relates to "A" in the picture provided.
(se)Which of the terms below best relates to a material or substance that resists the flow of electrical current? Choose your answer from those provided below.
"When used in conjunction with similarly threaded nuts, These externally threaded devices are used to create a joining of two or more components." This is the best description of which of the items below?
(se)All electrode holders have a rating. Choose from the answers below and select the one that best describes this rating.
"The ability of a substance, usually a metal, to be deformed or molded into a different shape." This statement is the best description of which of the following terms?
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?
"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.
(se)All welding machines have a duty cycle. A machine with a duty cycle of 72% with an amperage of 425, would run continuously at what amp maximum? Choose the best answer from the selection below.
Atmospheric pressure is the pressure the air exerts on the earth surface. Which measurement below best represents this pressure?
(ofe)Of the answers below, which is the best oxyacetylene term for the condition that occurs when the tip produces a shrieking noise, sparks and dark smoke.
(se)The graph below best represents which type of welding machine output? Choose from the best answer from those provided below.
Using the picture below, which of the following answer best describes the dimension "A"?
A threaded fitting you are trying to reclaim has been cross threaded. Which of the items below would be best to attempt to salvage the fitting?
Burns have a classification by degree. If you have a surface burn, it would be considered which of the following?
(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.
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?
(ofc)There are many different parts to an oxy fuel cutting torch. Choose the best answer from the options below that would describe "B".
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Of all the tools listed below, what is the preferred method for cutting tube under 3/4"?
Convert 4.81' to the nearest ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch. Choose the best answer from the ones below
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
Which butt weld fitting wall thickness has the smallest number of fitting sizes?
(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?
(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.
A natural gas boiler has an output rating of 43500 Btu and is 67% efficient. Which of the answers below best represents it's input rating?
This type of valve can be installed in locations that are unavailable for a gate valve, but will give you similar valve characteristics. Of the options below, which valve is being described?
Which of the numbered symbols below best represents a butt weld globe valve?
(es) Using the proper tool for the job is an integral part of working safely. When trying to cut wires in an extremely tight spot, which of the tools below would be the best choice?
This type of layout tool consists of two parts, a "Beam" and a "Blade". Which of the following tools best fits this description?
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?
Soapstone is commonly available in three grades. Which grade would be best served for marking out steel? Choose your answer from the options below.
Which of the behaviors below best describes a rise or fall of the liquid surface, if a thin tube that is open at the both ends is inserted vertically in to a liquid, relative to the adjacent level of the fluid.
(ofe)When balancing pressures with an oxyacetylene torch, good rule of thumb to calculate "blow away" is _________ per tip size. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
When fusion welding a butt joint, what is the suggested size of the root opening? Choose the best answer from the ones below.
Which form of corrosion(s) is aided by an increase in temperature? Choose the best answer from the options below.
Omitting this step in the solvent welding of a joint could result in blockage, turbulent flow, and cause pressure loss by restricting the bore of the pipe. Of the answers below, choose the one that applies best
In the International System of Units, there are several standard measurements. Of the the standard measurements below, which one best represents the unit for length?
After seal welding a box, the painters ask how much paint they are going to need to coat the outside. The box is 230 mm long, 450 mm high and 375 mm wide. Of the answers below, choose the best one that reflects this number.
(ofc)After manually oxy-fuel cutting a piece of 75 mm plate in half, your journeyman notices that the kerf lines are indicating a 25% lag in the slag stream. What is he trying to tell you? 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 "G" in the picture provided?
What tool is pictured below?
What tube would be commonly used in fabricating a radiant heating system?
(wf)"Foreign materials trapped in the weld metal at continuous or randomly spaced intervals." This statement best describes which of the defects below?
Which is the best answer below that describes the following picture?
(v) Some valves can be used for throttling services. Which of the valves below would have a tendency to have cavitation as a result of throttling a process?
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?
(ofc)Oxygen should have a purity of 99.5% or higher for oxy-fuel cutting. The cutting speed will be an estimated ¾ of normal and the expenditure in cutting oxygen will increase approximately ¼ of normal for each _______ drop in purity percentage form optimum. Use the answers provided to select the best one to fill in the blank.
Which type of flange is machines with a flat face to help facilitate frequent cleaning or inspection?
(se)"The electrical force that retains the arc while the welding work is being done." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
"The steps in preparing this type of fusion weld and a steel weld are very similar." Which of the answers below best fits this description?
What type of wrench is pictured below?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
The fraction ⅜ is equal to which of the fractions below? Choose the best answer from the ones provided.
All valves have a distinctive flow pattern to them. Which of the valves below is best represented by the pictured flow pattern?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The fraction ⁵⁸⁄₇ is equal to which of the answers provided below?
Calculate the relative density of a steel at 2357 lb/ft³ with water at 62.4 lb/ft³. Select the best answer from the ones provided below.
(se)This term expresses the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that produces pressure to push a current through a circuit, enabling them to do work. From the terms provided, choose the one that best applies.
One of the following is not a disadvantage of a plug valve. Choose from the options below.
(ofe)The most common type of gauge that is found on a regulator is a bourdon type. Choose from the situations below the best way not to have these gauges damaged when opening a cylinder.
Of the selection of units below, which would be best used to describe pressure?
(mse)The CSA classification of carbon steel SMAW electrodes is metric. Choose the best answer for what the "70" represents, in the answers below.
When beginning a soldering or brazing project, which one of the following is one of the deciding factors for proper solder selection?
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.
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.
(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?
(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?
Of the welded joint configurations, which of the terms below references the picture provided?
What type of screwdriver head is pictured below?
"This gas irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes. It is non-flammable, has an unpleasant odour, and is colourless." This statement best describes which of the following gases?
Twist drill sizes are designated by four methods. Which of the following answers is not one of them.
"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.