General Subjects - QMED

The general purpose of a heat exchanger is to _______________.

If a heat exchanger is designed to condense refrigerant vapor using central cooling fresh water as a condensing medium, ...

What type of flow pattern would be associated with a forced-convection finned-coil heat exchanger such as a air-cooled h...

If both the shell-and-tube lube oil cooler and shell-and-tube jacket water cooler of a diesel engine are sea water-coole...

If a sea water-cooled shell-and-tube lubricating oil cooler has the sea water inlet and outlet connections on the opposi...

Pressure in an operating hydraulic system is developed _______________.

In the system illustrated, which of the following readings should be indicated on the pressure gage, if the load (x) is ...

Which characteristic or condition will have the greatest effect on increasing an hydraulic oil's viscosity?

The by-products of oxidation, as a result of water contamination of hydraulic oil, are generally _______________.

Energy losses occurring in a hydraulic system are ultimately absorbed by the _______________.

The illustrated hydraulic pump graphic symbol is used to depict a _______________. Illustration GS-0098

An arrow superimposed on a hydraulic graphic symbol at approximately 45°, as shown in the illustrated figures A, B, an...

Item "F" shown in the illustration represents two hydraulic pumps that are _______________. Illustration GS-0103

The illustrated hydraulic pump graphic symbol is used to depict a/an _______________. Illustration GS-0097

Item "B" shown in the illustrated hydraulic circuit is used to_______________ Illustration GS-0103

Energy imparted to the hydraulic fluid in an operating hydraulic system is stored in the _______________.

The component which is used to thoroughly separate small, fine, dust-like particulate contamination from hydraulic flui...

Of the hydraulic tubing fittings illustrated, the flared fitting for high-pressure use is represented by figure ______...

The portion of a hydraulic hose that determines its overall strength is the _______________.

The discharge capacity of the axial piston hydraulic pump, shown in the illustration, is _______________. Illustration G...

To convert a vane type hydraulic pump to a hydraulic motor, which of the following would have to be done?

In a hydraulic system using the device illustrated, the high-pressure return is provided by _______________. Illustratio...

Return lines in a non-pressurized hydraulic system reservoir should enter the tank well below the fluid surface level t...

Which of the following direct reading pressure gauges is capable of measuring and displaying both positive and negative ...

Which of the following direct reading gauges would most likely be used in the application of a pump suction pressure gau...

Which of the following direct reading pressure gauges is capable of measuring two pressures and displaying the differenc...

Which of the following system applications would require the use of a siphon tube (pigtail) to prevent gauge damage? ...

When reading a pressure that fluctuates severely on a direct reading pressure gauge, what should be done?

If a standard bourdon tube type pressure gauge that is designed to measure and display gauge pressure reads 43.8 psig, w...

When determining the level of a potable water hydro-pneumatic header tank fitted with a tubular sight glass, what must b...

What statement best represents the characteristics of innage and ullage tank soundings?

What is the operating principle upon which a bubble tube system operates in indicating liquid tank level?

What statement is true concerning the vent pipes and sounding tubes associated with a vented tank?

In what application would a reflex type flat gauge glass be used?

What statement best represents the characteristics of an innage tape and bob for the purposes of taking a vented tank so...

What is the operating principle of a variable area flow meter, such as a rotameter?

If a thermometer reads 80oC, what is the equivalent temperature in oF?

If the mercury has become separated in a liquid-in-glass thermometer, what can be done to correct this situation?

What type of direct reading thermometer works on the principle of differential expansion of dissimilar metals as the tem...

If a thermometer reads 850oF, what is the equivalent temperature in oC?

What type of grease is the most commonly used aboard ship?

If an engine lubricating oils viscosity is given as SAE 20W as compared to SAE 20, what is the significant difference be...

What statement is true concerning viscosity index as it applies to lubricating oils?

If an engine lubricating oils viscosity is given as 20W-50, what does this mean?

For a lubricating oil, what is the relationship between viscosity and temperature?

The control of exhaust temperature on a solid waste/sludge incinerator is critical. How is this temperature normally con...

One of the functions of the component labeled "E", shown in the illustration, is to _______________. Illustration GS-011...

The unloading system on an air compressor will _______________.

Which one of the following is a difference between a typical relief valve and a typical safety valve?

The air compressor shown in the illustration, when used aboard a vessel is typically operated as _______________. Illu...

The primary function of the device illustrated is to _______________. Illustration GS-0029

The device shown in the illustration is commonly used to_________________ Illustration GS-0120

The function of item "7" shown in the illustration is to _______________. Illustration GS-0153

The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration would be identified as the _______________. Illustration GS-0175 ...

Which of the valves listed for the device shown in illustration will be open while the unit is operating in the back flu...

In the operation of a lube oil clarifier, the position of the oil/water interface should be _______________.

A centrifuge will satisfactorily remove which of the listed substances from lube oil?

Of the many impurities commonly found in marine lubricating oil, which of the following CANNOT be removed by a centrifu...

When water is removed from lube oil passing through a centrifugal purifier, the water removed will _______________.

Constant capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel burners designed to meet a wide variation in steaming loads on an auxiliary...

Which of the following statements concerning fire-tube boilers is correct?

A photoelectric cell installed in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler burner management system _______________.

The primary function of a flame safeguard system, as used on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, is to prevent ___...

Fusible plugs are installed in fire-tube boilers to _______________.

In a coil-type forced circulation auxiliary water-tube boiler, _______________.

The tube sheets installed in a fire-tube auxiliary boiler are normally connected by _______________.

The boiler shown in the illustration would be classed as_______________ Illustration MO-0064

Bottom blow valves are installed on auxiliary water-tube boilers to _______________.

Which of the listed substances can be satisfactorily removed from diesel fuel by centrifuging?

For optimum results, centrifugal purification of heavy fuel oil should be accomplished with the fuel at the lowest prac...

Which of the following technologies would be associated with a Type III marine sanitation device?

By what means is biological sewage treatment plant effluent disinfected before discharge overboard?

If a biological sewage treatment plant consists of three chambers, what is the sequential order of treatment chambers wi...

Besides promoting mixing of the bacterial population with the fecal waste material, what is the purpose of aeration syst...

What type of respiratory protection provides the greatest protection from the various respiratory hazards, is specifical...

What statement is true concerning portable power tools?

Back injuries are one of the most common injuries that result in lost work time. What is the proper technique for liftin...

What statement is true concerning the use of wrenches and drive tools as used to manipulate threaded fasteners?

What type of eye protection affords the best protection from severe exposure to airborne impact hazards?

The size of ball and roller bearings can be identified by the _______________.

Which of the following statements describes the characteristics of precision manufactured roller bearings?

Which of the listed types of bearings is an example of a half bearing?

An example of an antifriction bearing is a _______________.

Which bearing will carry the load on two small points diametrically opposite to each other?

Why do roller bearings have higher loading capacities than ball bearings?

In a compression type automatic grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by _______________.

To ensure adequate lubrication and to prevent a high operating temperature, the recommended amount of grease injected in...

Machinery with ball bearings designed to be filled with grease should have the relief plug temporarily removed while gre...

When replacing ball bearings on an electric motor shaft, you should _______________.

Which of the listed tools should be used to remove a tapered roller bearing from a shaft?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning antifriction bearings installed on pumps?

Packing extremely soft grease into a roller bearing will cause _______________.

A ball bearing will overheat if _______________.

When applying paint with a brush, which of the following pairs of techniques are recommended?

When an aluminum plate is bolted to a steel plate, what is required at the bolted joint to minimize bimetallic corrosion...

What material is most commonly used as a sacrificial anode for the purposes of minimizing the galvanic corrosion of stee...

Before primers and finish coats may be applied to a metal surface, the surface must be properly prepared. What statement...

In preparing the surface of a metal for application of primers and finish coats, which of the listed hand tools is appro...

What is meant by the term "boxing" paint?

Under what circumstances could equipment be operated when tagged with DANGER tags?

Under what circumstances could equipment be operated when tagged with DANGER tags?

Under what conditions is a CAUTION tag installed at equipment control stations in preparation for performing maintenance...

When installing DANGER tags when performing a tag-out and lock-out procedure in preparation for accomplishing maintenanc...

What statement is true concerning the polishing coalescer filter of an oily-water separator?

Referring to the illustration, note that the solenoid in line "C" is closed. The check valve in line "E" is open. The se...

What statement is true concerning the effect of elevating the temperature of the oily-water mixture associated with an o...

A vessel is in compliance with federal regulations regarding the discharge of sewage by _______________.

Which type of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is used solely for the storage of sewage and flush water at ambient air pre...

Which characteristic of fuel oil is the most significant when determining the temperature to which the fuel oil must be ...

Which of the listed characteristics of fuel oil establishes the danger point as far as transferring, pumping, and firing...

When heated, fuel oil will _______________.

The main reason for having a low suction line on the fuel oil service or settling tanks is to _______________.

The BTU value of fuel oil is determined by a/an _______________.

What application often requires a valve to be remotely operated from a control station, where the valve itself is operat...

Where is the location of a chain-operated valve when a chain wheel is attached to the stem and is associated with an end...

What is the purpose of the torque limit switch as fitted on an electric motor operated rising stem gate valve?

In what application is a remote valve operator most likely to be located outside the machinery space when the valve itse...

Remote valve operators are frequently fitted with a hand wheel for local operation if the motor fails. If this is so, wh...

On a ship with a continuously manned engine room, ratings may form part of the engineering watch. For engine room watch ...

In terms of the personal safety of an engine room watch standing rating, which alarm response would be the most immediat...

On vessels exceeding 1600 GRT, who is responsible for the practical upkeep of machinery and the manning of the engine ro...

The welding symbol reference line using the inverted "V” indicates _______________. Illustration GS-0076

When arc welding, the flux that covers the electrode is used to _______________.

A weld with triangular cross sections is used to join two surfaces at right angles to each other, and is called a _____...

In the illustration, the welded neck flange is attached to the pipe by a _______________. Illustration GS-0078

Setting up a welding job, where the work is the positive pole and the electrode is the negative pole for the arc, is kn...

Which illustration correctly depicts a double bevel groove weld? Illustration GS-0077

Which of the following procedures would be correct when first lighting-off an oxyacetylene torch?

Which of the following is true concerning the hose threads on compressed gas oxyacetylene regulators and torches?

When securing an oxyacetylene cutting outfit for an extended period, you should close the _______________.

When welding with an oxyacetylene outfit, _______________.

With reference to the oxyacetylene welding of high carbon steels, hard-facing, and the welding of non-ferrous alloys, su...

Solder is an alloy of _______________.

Tinning a soldering iron will _______________.

Flux is used when soldering, in order to _______________.

The purpose of annealing any metal is to make the metal _______________.

The ability of a metal to be hammered, or rolled out is called its _______________.

When hardened metal is heat-treated by a process known as tempering, what metallurgical properties are achieved?

Ferrous metals are metals containing _______________.

Reheating a hardened component to a temperature lower than the hardening temperature and then cooling it is known as __...

The lathe tool shown as figure "N" in the illustration is commonly known as a/an _______________. Illustration GS-0090 ...

The angle "A" shown on the illustrated lathe tool bit is properly called the . Illustration GS-0164

Which of the illustrated figures represents the use of a right hand roughing tool? Illustration GS-0090

Which of the illustrated lathe tools would be used to produce a smooth finish cut for figure I? Illustration GS-0009 ...

The main difference between a common lathe dog and a safety lathe dog is that the latter _______________.

The lathe tools shown as figure "M" in the illustration are commonly known as _______________. Illustration GS-0090 ...

The lathe tool shown as figure "U" in the illustration is commonly known as a/an _______________. Illustration GS-0090 ...

Which of the metals listed below can be cut with the highest operating lathe speed?

To obtain a 1/2 inch per foot taper on an 18 inch work piece, the tailstock of the lathe must be set over ______________...

The 60° taper angle machined on work supported by lathe centers is most easily machined by the _______________.

For proper support when turning a long thin piece of work between lathe centers, you should use a _______________.

To properly cut even numbered threads using the lathe thread dial indicator shown in the illustration, you should clos...

Two separate work pieces are to have a taper cut with the same taper per inch, using the offset tailstock method. After ...

If the distances "A" and/or "B" as shown in the illustration are excessively increased, the tool will _______________....

A work piece has been mounted between centers and a test cut machined at each end to check alignment of the lathe center...

When a lathe is used for thread cutting, the number of threads per inch produced is determined by the speed relationshi...

To commence cutting threads with a metal lathe, you should engage the _______________.

Work that cannot readily be mounted between lathe centers is usually held in a _______________.

A tailstock 'dead center' has been given that name because it _______________.

To properly cut an odd numbered thread with a lathe using the thread dial indicator illustrated, you should close the ...

If you are cutting off a piece of stock in a lathe and the work piece tends to climb over the top of the cutoff tool, yo...

To check the thickness of a piece of thin shim stock before using it to make a bearing shim, you should use a _________...

Many micrometers are equipped with a ratchet stop at the end of the thimble to _______________.

What is the reading of the vernier micrometer caliper scale shown in figure "G" in the illustration? Illustration GS-008...

A micrometer screw has a pitch of _______________.

The most accurate method of measuring the setting of an inside caliper is to use a/an _______________.

A reading of 0.625 inch on a micrometer with a 2 to 3 inch range would be equal to _______________.

The reading on the vernier caliper scale shown in figure "G" in the illustration is _______________. Illustration GS-008...

The correct torque value for a micrometer torque wrench is reached when _______________.

For greater accuracy, some micrometers have a vernier scale making it possible to read in increments of _______________...

The reading on the micrometer scale shown in figure "D" in the illustration is _______________. Illustration GS-0081 ...

Ball peen hammers are sized according to their _______________.

A grease gun is generally used to lubricate a _______________.

The tool best suited for cutting pipeline flange gaskets to the correct size is _______________.

The best tool to use when attempting to widen the opening of a flanged joint, in preparation for renewing the gasket, i...

When coming to the end of a cut using a hand hacksaw, you should _______________.

Which of the saws listed would be more suitable for cutting metal in tight quarters or flush to a surface where a hand-h...

To cut angle iron and heavy pipe with a hand hacksaw, you should use a blade with what number of teeth per inch?

A hacksaw blade will start a cut more easily if you _______________.

Proper hacksaw cutting is accomplished when pressure is applied only on the _______________.

To properly install a new blade in a hand hacksaw frame, the _______________.

A hacksaw blade will break if _______________.

When using a hand-held hacksaw the correct maximum rate of speed for cutting should be _______________.

The term referring to the number of teeth per inch on a hacksaw blade is known as the _______________.

Which of the screwdrivers listed has a tip surrounded by parallel fluted ridges resembling the ridges of a splined socke...

Which type of screwdriver listed would have a 'Keystone' type vertical cross-sectional tip?

Which of the screwdrivers listed is designed with the shaft made from double coil wire or tightly coiled steel?

An offset screwdriver is best used for _______________.

Which of the screwdrivers listed is designed for the precision assembly of small parts?

Which of the screwdriver tips listed will fit screws with a four-way or cross type slot?

Screwdrivers designed for electrical use should have _______________.

Some heavy duty screwdrivers are made with a square shank to _______________.

It is necessary to 'chalk' a file when the metal you are filing is _______________.

Which of the listed types of files is the best for producing a fine finish on metal?

A new file should be broken in carefully by filing a piece of _______________.

Double cut files are most effective when used for _______________.

Heavy pressure on the ends of a file will cause the work surface to become _______________.

Pushing the file endways (or with the axis), under pressure, against the work, is called _______________.

A metal file has become clogged with filings and should be cleaned with a file _______________.

Which of the following types of files is generally used for finishing?

Which of the files listed is tapered on all sides and used to enlarge rectangular- shaped holes and slots?

The terms rough, coarse, bastard, second cut, smooth, and dead smooth refer to the _______________.

A chisel with a mushroom head should not be used because _______________.

What precautions should be followed when using a chisel having a mushroomed head?

Diamond point chisels are best used for cutting _______________.

The temper is likely to be drawn out from a chisel edge when you _______________.

Which of the chisels listed should be used for cutting oil grooves?

Which of the listed punches can be properly used to free a tapered pin 'frozen' in its hole?

The best type of chisel to use for cutting a keyway is the _______________.

When using a chisel, you should _______________.

An aligning punch is commonly used to _______________.

In order to tighten the bolts of a crank pin bearing to the exact tension specified by the engine manufacturer, you shou...

Open end wrenches are _______________.

Which of the wrenches listed practically eliminates the possibility of its slipping off while tightening a nut or bolt? ...

Large size pipe can be easily rotated with a _______________.

Needle nosed pliers are best used to _______________.

The open end wrench size for a 3/4 inch American National Standard hex head machine bolt is _______________.

A pipe, or Stillson wrench functions best when _______________.

If you are hand tapping holes in cast iron, you should _______________.

When internal threading for piping where the work permits the tap to be run entirely through you can begin and end the ...

If you are cutting external threads by hand and you start the die at an angle, the threads will _______________.

The proper tool used for cutting new external threads is called a thread _______________.

The names plug, bottom, and taper refer to _______________.

With respect to machine shop "taps and dies"; a plug tap is correctly used for _______________.

If a bolt or stud were to break off flush at the surface, which of the listed actions would probably be the best first s...

The device "F" shown in the illustration is best used to_______________ Illustration GS-0080

The letters 'NC' in '1/4-20 NC' indicates the bolt is _______________.

What is the primary function of the devices shown in the illustration? Illustration GS-0156

The locking plates shown in the illustration are used in many marine applications. Which figure indicates the improper ...

With regards to the American National Screw Thread nomenclature, 'pitch' is the _______________.

Which of the figures illustrated would be LEAST desirable for use as a set screw? Illustration GS-0080

Which of the following types of nuts would be best suited to use when it is important that a nut not work itself loose d...

Which of the devices shown in the illustration is designed for both inside and outside measurements? Illustration GS-007...

To set the dividers to the proper radius, you should use a _______________.

The center head of a combination square set is used to _______________.

Which of the instruments listed is used to measure the gauge of a piece of sheet metal?

To measure the circumference of a piece of pipe, you should use a _______________.

The purpose of the instrument illustrated is to _______________. Illustration GS-0079

A metal scribe commonly found on a Combination Square measuring tool should only be used to _______________.

A dial indicator is used to measure _______________.

To get an accurate measurement using a 12 inch machinist's steel rule, you should measure _______________.

Which of the devices shown in the illustration should be used with a bridge gage? Illustration GS-0073

All portable electric tools should have a ground connection to prevent _______________.

A grinding wheel is trued with a _______________.

A coolant is usually used when cutting metal in a power hacksaw to prevent the _______________.

Which practices should be followed at all times when using an electric grinding machine?

The blade for a power hacksaw should be installed with the teeth _______________.

The pressure of a liquid leaving the pump can be referred to as the _______________.

The function of seal cages, or lantern rings installed in the centrifugal pump stuffing boxes, is to _______________.

Which of the following terms is used to identify the pressure of a liquid entering a centrifugal pump?

The shaft sleeve for the pump illustrated is identified by the item numbered as _______________. Illustration GS-0143 ...

Permanent centrifugal pump shaft damage due to erosion, corrosion, and wear at the stuffing box is usually prevented by...

The simplest method to use for determining if a centrifugal pump is operating as designed is to _______________.

A pump is defined as a device that _______________.

Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?

A centrifugal bilge pump requires priming _______________.

The basic function of the centrifugal pump impeller is to _______________.

Air leakage between the shaft and stuffing box packing in a centrifugal pump is prevented by _______________.

To prevent overheating and scoring of the shaft after repacking the stuffing box, which of the following procedures shou...

A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should normally be _______________.

Why should the use of metallic or semi-metallic packing hooks or pullers be avoided on bronze or brass shafts, rods, plu...

When renewing spiral packing in a centrifugal pump stuffing box, after the packing is firmly seated, the packing gland ...

What should be done if localized scoring is discovered on a pump shaft sleeve during routine maintenance inspection? ...

When repacking a stuffing box fitted with a lantern ring, which of the following precautions should be observed?

A centrifugal pump gradually develops insufficient discharge pressure. What corrective action is required?

One of the main differences between a propeller pump and a centrifugal pump is the absence of a _______________.

Which of the pumping systems listed for use aboard ship will most likely use a propeller type pump?

Which type of pump would normally be used to transfer fairly large quantities of fluids at relatively low pressures? ...

The first step when resetting the slide valves on a duplex reciprocating pump is to _______________.

Which of the lubricants listed is the best to use on a reciprocating pump rod?

When repacking a reciprocating pump with more than four rings of packing, the packing is cut square, installed with the ...

To safely remove the piston rod packing from the steam end of a reciprocating pump, you should _______________.

Which of the listed types of steam end piston rod packing should be used in a steam reciprocating pump?

An increase in rotor clearances in a rotary pump will _______________.

An inadequate reciprocating bilge pump discharge is most often caused by _______________.

Excessive lost motion in the valve mechanism of a duplex reciprocating pump will cause the _______________.

Which of the following conditions would prevent a steam reciprocating pump from delivering its rated capacity?

A pounding noise occurring in one cylinder of a steam reciprocating general service pump could be caused by ___________...

A spur gear pump should be operated with the discharge valves _______________.

Which of the listed parts is used in a lobe-type rotary pump to allow for wear on the lobe edges?

Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil because _______________.

What type of pump is shown in the illustration? Illustration GS-0144

Liquid is kept from leaking out at the shaft ends of a helical gear pump by _______________.

How does the viscosity of a fluid being pumped affect the operation of a spur gear pump?

The output volume of a positive fixed displacement pump can be changed only by _______________.

One of the main differences between the various types of screw pumps is in the _______________.

The function of the section labeled "C" in the device illustrated is to provide a/an _______________. Illustration GS-00...

Why is the discharge pressure of a herringbone gear pump steadier than the discharge pressure of a simple spur gear pump...

The capacity of a gear type rotary pump, when operated at a constant speed, will decrease with an increase in the pump ...

Excessive air leakage into the suction side of a centrifugal pump would be indicated by which of the following operation...

You suspect a problem with the centrifugal fire pump on your ship, and begin to slowly close the discharge valve. Your ...

Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump bronze impeller is usually caused by _______________.

A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when first started if the _______________.

Charring or glazing of the inner circumference of the packing rings in a centrifugal pump is caused by _______________.

Reduced capacity, accompanied by vibration and noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump, results from cavitation in th...

Which of the following valve arrangements permits the reciprocating pump liquid piston to take suction from the suction ...

The suction-force principle of operation is a typical characteristic of _______________.

When the danger of freezing exists, all steam driven reciprocating pumps and deck equipment should be _______________.

When securing a steam reciprocating pump, which of the valves listed should remain open?

When a reciprocating pump is operating at maximum speed, the cushioning valves should be _______________.

Which of the listed reciprocating pump parts control the position of the pilot slide valve?

Which of the following is NOT an identifiable characteristic of a steam reciprocating pump?

The total length of stroke in a reciprocating steam pump can be adjusted by _______________.

Spring reinforced oil seals are generally installed with the tail or lip of the seal facing _______________. Illustrat...

Which of the following statements is true regarding mechanical seals?

Which of the devices listed is used to maintain a snug interface between the rotating and stationary seal members shown ...

Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a mechanical seal for ...

One disadvantage of using a mechanical shaft seal instead of mechanical packing is that _______________.

Mechanical shaft seals used on water service pumps require lubrication of the seal faces to minimize deposits of foreign...

Which of the listed types of seals is used effectively for pumps handling toxic or highly flammable liquids that cannot ...

Which of the materials listed is used as the dynamic seal material on mechanical seals installed on most centrifugal pum...

When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a pump, it is important to _______________.

A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when compared to other pumps, is the _______________.

The three basic parts of any eductor are the nozzle, the suction chamber, and the _______________.

Tubing is sized by _______________.

Copper tubing is manufactured and classified as type K, L, and M. Which type would offer the greatest wall thickness for...

The seat of a butterfly valve will most likely be constructed of _______________.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the valve shown in the illustration? Illustration GS-0047

The illustrated valve is known as a _______________. Illustration GS-0056

What type of valve is shown in the illustration? Illustration GS-0047

Allowances may be made for the expansion and contraction in piping by the use of expansion joints or _______________.

When replacing a gasket in a six-bolt flanged joint, in what order should the bolts be tightened?

To properly make and fit a new gasket to a flange, you should _______________.

A pipe coupling is a fitting having _______________.

Which of the listed pipe sizes is not commonly used?

If you were uncertain as to what type of gasket material to install in a pipeline, you should _______________.

The designation 'schedule 80 extra strong' refers to _______________.

Fittings used to close the ends of pipe are called 'pipe _______________.

To anneal a copper gasket, you should heat the gasket _______________.

Which of the following descriptions should be included when identifying the length for pipe nipples?

Piping cross-sections over 12 inches in diameter are sized by the _______________.

Which pipe listed has the largest outside diameter?

To remove a hand-held right-handed straight cut reamer after it has gone all the way through a hole, you should _______...

Before making up a flanged joint, you should _______________.

A thread chaser is a hand tool that should only be used for _______________.

The tool used for cutting external pipe threads is called a pipe _______________.

Taps and dies used for threading pipe are _______________.

When cutting external threads on a steel pipe with a die, you should _______________.

A thread die will be easier to start if the end of the shaft to be threaded is slightly _______________.

Which of the illustrations depicts the correct procedure for applying pipe dope? Illustration GS-0046

Before disconnecting a joint in a pipeline, you should _______________.

Copper coil tubing is best cut with a _______________.

The tool used to prepare copper tubing for the installation of fittings is called a _______________.

After cutting a piece of tubing to be flared, you should _______________.

Enlarging one tube end so the end of another tube of the same size will fit inside is termed _______________.

A shot of anchor chain is equal to _______________.

All of the links in the next to the last inboard shot of chain are painted _______________.

What color is used to indicate the last shot of anchor chain?

All of the links in the last shot of anchor chain are painted _______________.

In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, pressure relief of the main pressure piping is provided by _____...

A mooring winch should be equipped with mechanical brakes capable of holding _______________.

When the hydraulic control lever for a deck winch is placed in the neutral or off position, the spring set brake on the...

The clutch band of a constant tensioning mooring winch must be set up tight enough to drive the winch drum and should s...

If you are given the job of adding hydraulic fluid to a mooring winch, and are not certain as to the type of fluid to u...

Winch gears must be maintained in proper alignment to prevent _______________.

The hydraulic pump which would be mounted on the unit shown in the illustration, may begin to cavitate if ______________...

If a lifeboat winch allows a lifeboat to descend to the water at an excessive speed, you should _______________.

The best method of fixing a winch motor bearing of the sealed type that is running hot is to _______________.

In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, if the power to the electric motor is on, but the wildcat turns slo...

In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, if the power to the electric motor is on, but the wildcat does not ...

In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, the main pressure relief valve opens as the load increases its str...

The hydraulic system of a deck winch has been drained, flushed, and refilled with hydraulic fluid. An erratic knocking n...

Which problems can occur if the brake band lining of a wildcat brake becomes excessively worn?

Overheating of the hydraulic fluid in an electro-hydraulic anchor windlass can result from a/an _______________.