MILLWRIGHT INTERPROVINCIAL STUDY GUIDE Flashcards

1
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When combustion occurs in an engine, the force on the piston is transferred to the crankshaft via the:

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b) Connecting rod

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2
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With a hydrostatic drive system, which valve sets at just above the backpressure in the return line of the main system?

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b) Relief

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3
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A tongue & groove type of gasket joint and flange face used in industry is classified as:

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a) Confined

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4
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Which of the following best describes a globe valve?

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e) Used for precise fluid flow and have a reduced seat diameter

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5
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WHMIS has 3 key elements.

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c) Worker education, labeling requirements, MSDS

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6
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Which of the following best describes an unloading valve?

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a) Used to depressurize part of a system and often used to circulate liquid

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7
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Vacuum hoses are designed to conduct gases at pressures ____ atmospheric pressure.

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b) Below

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8
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At what angle should a ladder be placed?

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b) 75°

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9
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On a metric micrometre, how many turns on the spindle would one have to make to obtain a measurement of 5 mm?

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a) 50

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10
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What is the minimum measurement on a metric micrometre?

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b) 0.01 mm

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11
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When aligning a motor to a pump that was pumping hot liquid, what would you do?

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a) Shim the pump higher

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12
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Before you start up a new pump, what would you install to protect the pump?

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d) Pressure relief valve

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13
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The theoretical power of an engine is called the:

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b) Indicated horsepower

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14
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The type of air filter that throws the dirt particles outward and into a collector is the _____ cleaner.

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d) Spiral rotor air

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15
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What should be checked if a hydraulic cylinder moves a load slower than it normally would?

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c) Supply hose restricted by a kink, or collapsed inner tube

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16
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If there is too little valve to stem clearance on an engine valve it could result in:

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b) Burn valves

17
Q

________ piloted valves use part of the pneumatic energy from within the valve to shift the sealing member.

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a) Internally

18
Q

With a new pump commission, what would you do to protect the system/equipment? Where would you install a temporary strainer?

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a) Upstream inlet

19
Q

By using a precision level you determine that the gauge reading is 0.05. The baseplate to be levelled is 6 feet long and the length of your precision level is 18 inches. Calculate the size of shim needed to level the baseplate?

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a) 0.02

20
Q

Which pin would you use to align machined parts during assembly?

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c) Tapered dowel pins